PayPal, Inc. Data Scientists salaries in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Median $185,000 across 116 filings, Jul 2023 to Jun 2026.
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$185,000
Middle 50%
$166,900–$205,000
Filings
116
- Median is 6% above the median for Data Scientists in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($174,300).
- Most filings are wage Level II (34%).
- The filing-weighted average of quarterly medians over the last four quarters is 8% higher than in the four quarters before.
Level I 3%
Level II 34%
Level III 10%
Level IV 6%
Not stated 47%
Take-home pay
| Gross | $185,000 |
| Federal income tax | $33,100 |
| Social Security | $11,400 |
| Medicare | $2,700 |
| State income tax | $13,100 |
| Health insurance (employee share) | $1,400 |
| Take-home per year | $123,200 |
| Take-home per month | $10,300 |
Tax year 2026, single filer.
Local taxes, 401(k), and filing status other than single are not included.
Tax rates checked against IRS, Tax Foundation, and other original sources on Oct 28, 2026.
This is an estimate. Actual taxes depend on your situation. Consult a tax professional before filing.
Data Scientists salaries in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CAPayPal, Inc. Data Scientists nationwide
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