Data Scientist salary in McLean
Employer-stated pay · updated Oct 20, 2026
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Data Scientist pay in McLean is measured from 8 postings where the employer stated pay. The best-evidenced figure is mid-level, where 8 postings put the middle half between $132,950 and $187,456, with a median of $160,738.
Against the 15 other measured markets for data scientist at mid-level, this sits below 4 of them; San Francisco leads at $207,500.
The one range here rests on fewer than 10 postings, so read it as a strong hint rather than a benchmark; the sample column shows exactly what backs each number.
18 data scientist roles are open in McLean right now, 18 listing pay.
| Level | Market range | Median | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid | $132,950 – $187,456 | $160,738 | 8hint |
Entry is junior titles. Mid is mid-level and manager titles. Senior is senior titles. Lead is director, VP and above. Rows marked hint rest on fewer than 10 postings: read them as a hint, not a benchmark.
Ranges span the 25th to 75th percentile of employer-stated base pay for the level. Median is the 50th percentile. Sample is the number of postings measured.
Open data scientist roles in McLean · 18 with stated pay
this job's paywhere most pay sits here, $99,000–$225,000scale $50,000–$320,000
Principal Data Scientist, Customer Protection Agentic Claims Data Science Capital One · McLean $161,800–$184,600 2mo ago 
Data Scientist GRVTY · McLean $150,000–$250,000 3mo ago