How much does a Data Science Director make in the United States? The average Data Science Director salary in the United States is $195,890 as of July 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $179,767 and $212,265. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Data Science Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Data Science Director Salary $165,088 US July 25, 2023
25th Percentile Data Science Director Salary $179,767 US July 25, 2023
50th Percentile Data Science Director Salary $195,890 US July 25, 2023
75th Percentile Data Science Director Salary $212,265 US July 25, 2023
90th Percentile Data Science Director Salary $227,175 US July 25, 2023
25% $179,767 10% $165,088 90% $227,175 75% $212,265 $195,890 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Data Science Director establishes, plans, and administers the overall policies and goals of the data science function. Provides strategic guidance and overall direction for analytical efforts. Being a Data Science Director determines the appropriate tools, techniques, staffing and methodologies to extract data that produces meaningful results. Uses extensive knowledge and research into big data tools to guide the integration of new and existing tools into the organization's data science tech stack. Additionally, Data Science Director typically requires a master's degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. The Data Science Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Data Science Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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