Backend Developer vs Data Scientist Salary Comparison
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Backend Developer
US$70,223
average per year
Bottom 10%US$18,000
25th percentileUS$36,000
MedianUS$60,000
75th percentileUS$96,000
Top 10%US$120,000
Based on 267 salaries
Data Scientist
US$82,482
average per year
Bottom 10%US$18,996
25th percentileUS$36,000
MedianUS$66,000
75th percentileUS$115,200
Top 10%US$150,000
Based on 129 salaries
On average, a Data Scientist earns US$12,259 more per year than a Backend Developer, based on 129 Data Scientist and 267 Backend Developer salary reports.
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