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Data Scientist salary ranking by country
Compare mid-level data scientist pay bands across markets in our static model—useful before relocation or offer negotiations. Pick a country for junior, mid, and senior breakdowns.
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Growth-leaningData Scientist · Technology
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Data Scientist salaries by country
Mid-level gross averages ranked by USD equivalent—static model, updated with daily FX for comparison.
| # | Country | Mid gross (local) | USD approx. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | CHF 148,251 | $188,231 | View → |
| 2 | Norway | NOK 1,438,565 | $154,409 | View → |
| 3 | Singapore | SGD 192,386 | $149,997 | View → |
| 4 | United States | $147,056 | $147,056 | View → |
| 5 | Australia | A$193,540 | $138,233 | View → |
| 6 | Ireland | €117,492 | $136,762 | View → |
| 7 | Canada | CA$188,015 | $135,292 | View → |
| 8 | Sweden | SEK 1,250,865 | $133,821 | View → |
| 9 | Japan | ¥20,914,599 | $130,880 | View → |
| 10 | Germany | €111,176 | $129,410 | View → |
| 11 | France | €108,649 | $126,468 | View → |
| 12 | Italy | €98,542 | $114,704 | View → |
| 13 | Spain | €90,962 | $105,881 | View → |
| 14 | United Kingdom | £65,000 | $87,483 | View → |
| 15 | Poland | PLN 278,340 | $76,469 | View → |
| 16 | Netherlands | €62,000 | $72,169 | View → |
| 17 | Mexico | MX$1,067,434 | $61,764 | View → |
| 18 | Türkiye | TRY 2,366,264 | $51,470 | View → |
| 19 | India | ₹3,943,807 | $41,176 | View → |
| 20 | Brazil | R$160,000 | $31,592 | View → |
Compare experience levels per country from each row's job hub. Not employer-reported rankings.
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