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Data Scientist Salary in Indiana (2026)
$43.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $70,481/year ($5,873/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 41st of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 3,580 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $91,470 a year — though pay ranges from $58,750 for newcomers to $141,250 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $72,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $91,470 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $127,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $141,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,580 Data Scientist jobs in Indiana (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Data Scientist salary of $91,470 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $70,481 — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
| Gross (median) | $91,470 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,293 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,997 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$2,698 |
| Take-home (annual) | $70,481 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,873 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in Indiana?
- The median Data Scientist salary in Indiana is $91,470 per year ($43.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $72,670 and $127,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $91,470, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $70,481 per year ($5,873 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 3,580 Data Scientist jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.