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Data Scientist Salary in New York (2026)
$62.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $93,779/year ($7,815/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 6th of 50 states for Data Scientist pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 23,970 Data Scientist jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $130,460 a year — though pay ranges from $73,330 for newcomers to $214,080 at the top.
Data Scientist pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $73,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $94,880 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $130,460 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $171,580 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $214,080 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 23,970 Data Scientist jobs in New York (occupation code 15-2051, “Data Scientists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Data Scientist salary of $130,460 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $93,779 — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
| Gross (median) | $130,460 |
| Federal income tax | −$20,044 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,980 |
| New York state income tax | −$6,657 |
| Take-home (annual) | $93,779 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,815 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Data Scientist make in New York?
- The median Data Scientist salary in New York is $130,460 per year ($62.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $94,880 and $171,580.
- What is the take-home pay for a Data Scientist in New York?
- On the median salary of $130,460, a single filer in New York takes home about $93,779 per year ($7,815 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.1%.
- How many Data Scientist jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 23,970 Data Scientist jobs in New York 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 New York 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 New York.