Data Scientist in Atlanta
Data Scientist Salary in Atlanta, GA
What Data Scientist professionals are paid across the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area, from the BLS wage release, plus take-home pay and cost-of-living context.
10th percentile
$72,430
1 in 10 earn less
Median
$108,940
In this metro area
90th percentile
$172,130
1 in 10 earn more
What it pays here
Published annual wages for Data Scientist in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA area. The BLS publishes wages by metro area, so these cover Atlanta and the towns around it.
| Percentile | What it means | Annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | 1 in 10 earn less than this | $72,430 |
| 25th | 1 in 4 earn less than this | $90,510 |
| 50th (median) | Half earn more, half earn less | $108,940 |
| 75th | 1 in 4 earn more than this | $144,670 |
| 90th | 1 in 10 earn more than this | $172,130 |
These are pay percentiles, not years of experience. The source data does not record how long anyone has been in the job, so we do not claim a figure for "entry level" or "senior".
Take-home (mid)
$78,817
After fed + state + FICA
Monthly net
$6,568
SalaryScope Scores
Purchasing Power
66/100
Strong
Salary Strength
68/100
Strong
Future Growth
92/100
Excellent
Career Opportunity
90/100
Excellent
Affordability
24/100
Weak
Lifestyle
45/100
Moderate