Data Scientist salary: Seattle vs Austin
Two of the strongest US 'second-tier' tech hubs. Seattle leads on senior tech depth; Austin leads on tax-adjusted take-home.
Data Scientist median · Seattle
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Data Scientist median · Austin
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Seattle market
Seattle is the second US tech hub by depth — Amazon and Microsoft anchor the market with a strong supporting cast (Snowflake, Stripe, Anthropic offices). Cash salaries trail SF by ~5-10% but cost of living is lower.
Austin market
Austin's tech market has matured through the 2020s, anchored by Tesla, Oracle and Indeed. Salaries sit ~15-20% below SF for tech but Texas tax economics often equalise take-home pay.
Data Scientist salary in Seattle (full report)
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Data Scientist salary in Austin (full report)
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