Data Scientists pay range in Greenville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $138,280 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Greenville earn between $76,480 and $112,580.
- $61K10th
- $76K25th
- $91KMedian
- $113K75th
- $138K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $97,450 | $8,121 | $46.85 |
| Median | $91,490 | $7,624 | $43.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,480 | $6,373 | $36.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $112,580 | $9,382 | $54.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Greenville vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Data scientists in Greenville earn 5% less than the South Carolina average ($102,830) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | $97,450 | $91,490 | $61,110 | $138,280 | 660 |
| South Carolina | $102,830 | $91,990 | $61,600 | $156,000 | 3,750 |
| 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 Greenville
On the average salary of $97,450, a single filer in Greenville takes home about $73,275 a year, or $6,106 a month and $2,818 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Greenville a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Greenville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $97,450 buys what about $104,493 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Greenville ($46,580). A typical home costs $315,285, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other South Carolina cities
Greenville ranks 3rd of 6 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Myrtle Beach pays the most ($103,560).
- Myrtle Beach$103,560
- Hilton Head Island$99,560
- Greenville$97,450
- Spartanburg$95,360
- Columbia$94,360
- Florence$83,160
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Data Scientists salary in Greenville: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Greenville?
$46.85 an hour on average, and $43.98 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Greenville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Greenville?
About $73,275 a year ($6,106 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $97,450.
Do data scientists earn more in Greenville than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% 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 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC (24860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- 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 0.90, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.