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Data Scientist Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara CA (2026)
Highest national concentration of data architects.
Median Salary: $156,600
Range: $128K – $246K
CoL Tier: Very High · 3-Year Trend: +9.5% · Source: Agents for Hire; Levels.fyi (calculated)
Avg Total Comp
$202,500
Experience Level
Mid-level total comp at $157k in Austin; 75th percentile TC at $328k in SF.
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