The University of Southern California Data Scientists salaries in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
Median $68,600 across 14 filings, Jul 2023 to Jun 2026.
Calculate take-home pay on the calculator pageMedian
$68,600
Middle 50%
$63,800–$78,200
Filings
14
- Median is 43% below the median for Data Scientists in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($120,000).
- Most filings are wage Level I (64%).
Based on 14 filings. Small samples can differ from actual pay ranges.
Level I 64%
Level II 21%
Level IV 14%
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.
Data Scientists salaries in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CAThe University of Southern California Data Scientists nationwide
LCA filings are not hires.
Filed wages are offered base pay, not total compensation.
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