Data Scientists pay range in Winston-Salem
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $172,200 or more. The middle half of data scientists in Winston-Salem earn between $75,480 and $133,300.
- $52K10th
- $75K25th
- $102KMedian
- $133K75th
- $172K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $107,620 | $8,968 | $51.74 |
| Median | $101,570 | $8,464 | $48.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,480 | $6,290 | $36.29 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $133,300 | $11,108 | $64.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Data Scientists pay in Winston-Salem vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Data scientists in Winston-Salem earn 11% less than the North Carolina average ($121,270) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($126,800). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $120,230.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem | $107,620 | $101,570 | $51,880 | $172,200 | 300 |
| North Carolina | $121,270 | $119,090 | $65,970 | $172,830 | 11,430 |
| 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 Winston-Salem
On the average salary of $107,620, a single filer in Winston-Salem takes home about $80,755 a year, or $6,730 a month and $3,106 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 Winston-Salem a good place for data scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winston-Salem area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.0), so the average $107,620 buys what about $116,924 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Winston-Salem ($46,380). A typical home costs $283,871, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Data Scientists salary in other North Carolina cities
Winston-Salem ranks 6th of 13 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Charlotte pays the most ($128,880).
- Charlotte$128,880
- Raleigh$124,380
- Durham$119,660
- Rocky Mount$113,760
- Greensboro$111,490
- Winston-Salem$107,620
- Asheville$106,770
- Pinehurst$105,930
- Fayetteville$105,350
- Greenville$100,910
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 Winston-Salem: questions
How much do data scientists make an hour in Winston-Salem?
$51.74 an hour on average, and $48.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level data scientists salary in Winston-Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the data scientists take-home pay in Winston-Salem?
About $80,755 a year ($6,730 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $107,620.
Do data scientists earn more in Winston-Salem than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% 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 Winston-Salem, NC (49180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.7%.
- 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 0.66, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.66).
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