Data Scientists salaries in Iowa City, IA
Median $90,200 across 11 filings, Jul 2023 to Jun 2026.
Calculate take-home pay on the calculator pageMedian
$90,200
Middle 50%
$66,500–$100,000
Filings
11
- Median is 28% below the national median for Data Scientists ($125,000).
- Most filings are wage Level II (36%).
- The University of Iowa has the most filings (3), with a median of $56,500.
Based on 11 filings. Small samples can differ from actual pay ranges.
Top companies
| Company | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Iowa | 3 | $56,500 |
| Quality Consulting, Inc. | 2 | $113,400 |
| AKASA, Inc. | 1 | $100,600 |
| Dexian, LLC | 1 | $99,400 |
| Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. | 1 | $95,000 |
| Midwestern Financial, LLC | 1 | $85,000 |
| QUANTUMAI SOLUTIONS | 1 | $73,000 |
| University of Wisconsin System | 1 | $90,200 |
Level I 18%
Level II 36%
Level III 9%
Level IV 36%
Take-home pay
| Gross | $90,200 |
| Federal income tax | $11,000 |
| Social Security | $5,600 |
| Medicare | $1,300 |
| State income tax | $2,800 |
| Health insurance (employee share) | $1,400 |
| Take-home per year | $68,000 |
| Take-home per month | $5,700 |
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.