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Data Scientist Salary in Georgia (2026)
$50.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $77,441/year ($6,453/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 23rd of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 9,260 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $104,340 a year — though pay ranges from $67,750 for newcomers to $170,010 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $67,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $84,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $104,340 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $136,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $170,010 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,260 Data Scientist jobs in Georgia (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Data Scientist salary of $104,340 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $77,441 — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
| Gross (median) | $104,340 |
| Federal income tax | −$14,125 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,982 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$4,792 |
| Take-home (annual) | $77,441 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,453 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Georgia?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Georgia is $104,340 per year ($50.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $84,120 and $136,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $104,340, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $77,441 per year ($6,453 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.8%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 9,260 Data Scientist jobs in Georgia in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Georgia state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Georgia.