July 2026 data
Data Science startup salary data
As of July 2026, the median Data Science salary at startups is $160k across 4 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 4 verified Data Science listings from Hacker News “Who is Hiring”. Sample size is shown so you know how much weight to give the number.
Market Signal (September 2026)
Top Hirers: Vanguard leads hiring for Data Science roles with 1 active posts, followed by Waymo.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 50% of Data Science jobs also require Artificial Intelligence, and 25% mention Support.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Data Science developers is $160,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $190,000.
Data Science jobs
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
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| Vanguard | Technical Product Owner, Senior Specialist - Data Sc | $190,000 - $210,000 |
@HR stable
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| Waymo | Multiple roles (Software Engineer, ML Engineer) | $170,000 - $421,000 |
@HR stable
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| Fullstory | Multiple roles | $150,000 - $200,000 |
[F] grind
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| Symetra | Software Engineers, Data Engineers, Data Scientists | $130,000 - $210,000 |
[E] stable
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