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Data Scientist Salary in San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley CA (2026)

Highest national concentration of data architects.

Median Salary: $163,366
Range: $125K – $387K
CoL Tier: Very High · 3-Year Trend: +9.5%  · Source: Agents for Hire; Levels.fyi
Avg Total Comp
$240,000
Experience Level
75th percentile TC at $328k

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