The University of Southern California Data Scientists salaries
Median $68,600 across 19 filings, Jul 2023 to Jun 2026.
Calculate take-home pay on the calculator pageMedian
$68,600
Middle 50%
$66,000–$87,500
Filings
19
- Median is 45% below the national median for Data Scientists ($125,000).
- Most filings are wage Level I (68%).
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA has the most filings (14), with a median of $68,600.
Based on 19 filings. Small samples can differ from actual pay ranges.
Salaries by metro
| Metro | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 14 | $68,600 |
Level I 68%
Level II 21%
Level IV 11%
Take-home pay
| Gross | $68,600 |
| Federal income tax | $6,300 |
| Social Security | $4,300 |
| Medicare | $1,000 |
| State income tax | $2,400 |
| Health insurance (employee share) | $1,400 |
| Take-home per year | $53,200 |
| Take-home per month | $4,400 |
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.
LCA filings are not hires.
Filed wages are offered base pay, not total compensation.
We did not independently verify the source files. Deduplication and filtering can cause differences from the original data.