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Principal Data Scientist, IT

Average Experienced Principal Data Scientist, IT with R Skills Salary

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$167,388
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$143k
MEDIAN
$167k
75%
$178k

The average salary for a Principal Data Scientist, IT is $167,388 in 2025

Base Salary
$143k - $178k
Bonus
$10k - $28k
Total Pay
$163k - $208k
Based on 6 salary profiles (last updated Jul 14 2021)
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Common Health Benefits for a Principal Data Scientist, IT

Medical
83%
Dental
83%
Vision
67%
None
17%

Gender Breakdown for Principal Data Scientist, ITS

Male
80.0%
Female
20.0%
This data is based on 5 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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