Data Scientist in Lexington
Data Scientist Salary in Lexington, KY
What Data Scientist professionals are paid across the Lexington-Fayette, KY area, from the BLS wage release, plus take-home pay and cost-of-living context.
10th percentile
$61,890
1 in 10 earn less
Median
$84,460
In this metro area
90th percentile
$139,370
1 in 10 earn more
What it pays here
Published annual wages for Data Scientist in the Lexington-Fayette, KY area. The BLS publishes wages by metro area, so these cover Lexington and the towns around it.
| Percentile | What it means | Annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | 1 in 10 earn less than this | $61,890 |
| 25th | 1 in 4 earn less than this | $72,550 |
| 50th (median) | Half earn more, half earn less | $84,460 |
| 75th | 1 in 4 earn more than this | $106,180 |
| 90th | 1 in 10 earn more than this | $139,370 |
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)
$63,776
After fed + state + FICA
Monthly net
$5,315
SalaryScope Scores
Purchasing Power
63/100
Moderate
Salary Strength
51/100
Moderate
Future Growth
92/100
Excellent
Career Opportunity
90/100
Excellent
Affordability
42/100
Weak
Lifestyle
53/100
Moderate