Looking for Data Scientist positions? These companies have the most openings and strongest compensation for this role.
Key Findings
Across the top 18 companies in this ranking, the average salary ceiling is $232K, with Youtube leading at $414K. these companies collectively list 83 open AI positions, and 8% of roles are available remotely.
1
Microsoft
$258K median12 open roles
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2
Amazon.com
$272K median11 open roles1 remote
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3
Amazon Web Services
$199K median10 open roles
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4
Information Technology Senior Management Forum
$201K median9 open roles
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5
Capital One
$225K median5 open roles
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6
GEICO
$229K median5 open roles
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7
Scribd
$239K median5 open roles
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8
Lyft
$185K median4 open roles
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9
HNTB Corporation
$252K median3 open roles
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10
Youtube
$414K median3 open roles
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11
A3 Consulting
$190K median2 open roles2 remote
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12
Cargill
$150K median2 open roles2 remote
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13
Google
$229K median2 open roles
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14
Integral Ad Science
$172K median2 open roles
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15
Leidos
$257K median2 open roles
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16
Mirage
$210K median2 open roles
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17
Twilio
$264K median2 open roles2 remote
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18
Walmart
$233K median2 open roles
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Methodology
Rankings are based on job posting data collected from Indeed and company career pages. Only companies with multiple open positions and disclosed salary data are included. Data is updated weekly.
Companies are ranked by job count using data from active job postings. Only companies with 3 or more active positions are included in the final rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies hire the most Data Scientists?
The companies listed above currently have the most Data Scientist openings based on active job postings. Rankings update weekly as new positions are posted and filled.
What is the average Data Scientist salary?
See our detailed Data Scientist salary page for comprehensive benchmarks by location, experience level, and company type.
Data Source: Analysis based on 18 AI job postings collected and verified by AI Market Pulse. Data reflects active job listings as of March 2026. Salary figures represent posted compensation ranges and may not include equity, bonuses, or other benefits.
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