## Data Scientist

`salary/data-scientist` · Salary bands · From Campus Binge's data, as of 2026-08-22 · estimate

Pay bands for data scientist: entry ₹10 L, mid ₹25 L, senior ₹48 L (medians, hand-entered estimates)

| Fact | Value | Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Entry (p25–p75) | ₹6–15 L a year, median ₹10 L | estimate |
| Mid (p25–p75) | ₹18–35 L a year, median ₹25 L | estimate |
| Senior (p25–p75) | ₹35–70 L a year, median ₹48 L | estimate |
| Openings a month | 3,500 | estimate |
| Growth a year | 25% | estimate |
| Top cities | Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad | estimate |

Sources:
1. Hand-entered in Campus Binge mvp-2 (market_data.py, "realistic ranges for the Indian tech market, 2025–26"); no source cited, 2026-08-22