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Data Scientist Salary and Equity in Denver 2026

How much does a Data Scientist expect to make at Denver-based startups? The average expected salary for Data Scientists in Denver-based startups is 134k per year, with a range from 75k to 207k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for Data Scientists in Denver startups varies depending on factors such as industry, experience, skills, and startup stage.

134.1k

Average Salary

2 years

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The average salary for a Data Scientist in Denver is $134,125, which is 9.2% higher than the average Denver startup salary of$122,875. Data Scientist salaries in Denver are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: years of experience, title, size of company, skill-set, and industry.

Top of market

$153,854/yr

Range $115k - $207k

Average

$134,125/yr

Range $115k - $169k

Below Average

$111,854/yr

Range $75k - $135k


Industries

The highest average salary a Data Scientist in Denver can get in Internet, that is $193,000. This pay is 15.2% higher than the average Data Scientist salary in Denver, which is $167,500. The highest-paying industries in 2023 are: Internet (avg $193,000 per year), Advertising Platforms (avg $193,000 per year), Online Video Advertising (avg $193,000 per year).

Tech Stack

The highest average salary a Data Scientist in Denver can get with Python, that is $140,000. This pay is 13.9% higher than the average salary in Denver startups, which is $122,875. Salary range for specific skills will vary based on the supply and demand in the current market.
The top-paying Data Scientist skills in Denver of 2026 are:
  • 1. Python

    $140k

  • 2. SQL

    $135k


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