Data Scientists pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,400 a year or less, while the top 10% make $148,950 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Augusta earn between $74,680 and $121,320.
- $52K10th
- $75K25th
- $93KMedian
- $121K75th
- $149K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $98,370 | $8,198 | $47.29 |
| Median | $92,800 | $7,733 | $44.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $74,680 | $6,223 | $35.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $121,320 | $10,110 | $58.33 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Data scientists in Augusta earn 15% less than the Georgia average ($115,940) and 22% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $98,370 | $92,800 | $52,400 | $148,950 | 220 |
| Georgia | $115,940 | $104,340 | $67,750 | $170,010 | 9,260 |
| United States | $126,800 | $120,230 | $67,240 | $199,130 | 262,440 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Data Scientists salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $98,370, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $73,873 a year, or $6,156 a month and $2,841 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $73,874 | $6,156 |
| Working in GA | $73,873 | $6,156 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $98,370 buys what about $107,037 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 7th of 11 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($120,230).
- Atlanta$120,230
- Dalton$107,690
- Savannah$105,350
- Macon$103,300
- Warner Robins$99,160
- Albany$98,380
- Augusta$98,370
- Rome$97,920
- Gainesville$94,680
- Columbus$90,620
Highest-paying cities for data scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($212,760).
- San Jose, CA$212,760
- San Francisco, CA$174,830
- Seattle, WA$160,460
- Idaho Falls, ID$159,110
- Kennewick, WA$157,380
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Data Scientists salary in Augusta: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Augusta?
$47.30 an hour on average, and $44.61 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,400 a year and the 25th percentile is $74,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Augusta?
About $73,873 a year ($6,156 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $98,370.
Do data scientists earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% less than the U.S. average for this job ($126,800).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 15-2051; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.56, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.56).
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