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Data Science Machine Learning Salary in California

$37K

$117.4K

$193.9K

$121,131

/year

$58.24

/hour

Data Science Machine Learning Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$122,738

California

California

$121,131

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    How much does a Data Science Machine Learning make in California?

    As of Aug 1, 2026, the average annual pay for a Data Science Machine Learning in California is $121,131 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $58.24 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,329/week or $10,094/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $193,927 and as low as $37,009, the majority of Data Science Machine Learning salaries currently range between $97,200 (25th percentile) to $134,200 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $170,734 annually in California. The average pay range for a Data Science Machine Learning varies greatly (by as much as 37000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

    California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Data Science Machine Learning salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Data Science Machine Learning jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Data Science Machine Learning Jobs in California

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Data Science Machine Learning job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Cupertino, , with Berkeley, and Sunnyvale, close behind in the second and third positions. Sunnyvale, beats the average in California by $24,892 (20.5%), and Cupertino, furthers that trend with another $30,297 (25.0%) above the $121,131 average.

    With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Data Science Machine Learning appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 5% between Cupertino, and Mountain View, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Data Science Machine Learning role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Cupertino

    $151,428

    $72.80

    Berkeley

    $150,286

    $72.25

    Sunnyvale

    $146,023

    $70.20

    Palo Alto

    $144,646

    $69.54

    Menlo Park

    $144,642

    $69.54

    San Francisco

    $144,607

    $69.52

    Santa Clara

    $144,149

    $69.30

    Livermore

    $143,971

    $69.22

    San Jose

    $143,848

    $69.16

    Mountain View

    $143,717

    $69.09

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Data Science Machine Learning Jobs in California

    Analyzing similar jobs related to the Data Science Machine Learning job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $121131 state average for Data Science Machine Learning jobs.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Sr Data Scientist

    $140,595

    $67.59

    Sas Data Scientist

    $121,131

    $58.24

    Ai Application Developer

    $108,056

    $51.95

    Associate Research Scientist

    $82,575

    $39.70

    Associate Scientist 1

    $73,745

    $35.45

    About Our Data

    ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

    Infographic detailing Data Science Machine Learning salary in California as of July 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $97,200 to $170,734 annually, with the California average at $121,131 per year or $58.24 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Data Science Machine Learning jobs, with Cupertino leading at $151,428 annually.
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