The latest data on data scientist salaries and demand in 2025:
Average Salary
United States: The average salary for a data scientist ranges from $170,000 to $220,000 annually.
India: The average salary is around ₹18 lakhs per annum, with a range between ₹10 lakhs to ₹25 lakhs.
Demand
Global: The demand for data scientists continues to rise, with a projected 40% increase in job opportunities from 2021 to 20251
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India: There are over 15,000 active data science jobs listed across various job boards.
Top Cities for Data Scientists
Silicon Valley: Average salary ranges from $150,000 to $220,000.
Raleigh-Durham: Average salary is around $180,000.
Seattle: Average salary is about $150,000.
Washington DC: Average salary ranges from $160,000 per year.