Senior Data Scientist (Fintech) Salary

National Compensation Range

Senior Data Scientist (Fintech) Salary by City

Median (P50) adjusted for metro cost of labor.

Market Trends

2025 data-science reports indicate entry-level bases around 95k-130k and senior roles above 175k, confirming a steep experience premium.

Also Known As

Senior Data Scientist, Senior ML Scientist (Fintech), Senior Data Scientist – Risk/Fraud, Senior Data Scientist – Credit/Underwriting, Senior Data Scientist – Growth/Marketing

What Does a Senior Data Scientist (Fintech) Do?

The Senior Data Scientist (Fintech) operates within fintech companies, financial services firms, and corporate finance functions, building financial products, managing compliance, or driving operational growth. Professionals in this role typically bring 4 to 8 years of relevant experience. Classified at the Senior level, this position draws from a tight candidate market with an estimated pool of 50-120 qualified professionals, making targeted sourcing and competitive compensation critical for successful placements.

What Drives Senior Data Scientist (Fintech) Compensation?

The median (P50) compensation for a Senior Data Scientist (Fintech) is $180,000, with the 25th to 75th percentile range spanning $150,000 to $210,000. Pay variation across this range is primarily driven by company stage and funding (startup vs. growth vs. public), regulatory complexity, geographic market, technical specialization (payments, lending, crypto, regtech), and equity compensation structure. Demand for this role is trending upward with 0.08% year-over-year growth, which is putting upward pressure on compensation at all levels.

Senior Data Scientist (Fintech) Career Path

Professionals who move into Senior Data Scientist (Fintech) roles most commonly come from traditional banking, management consulting, software engineering, regulatory bodies, or corporate finance at public companies. From this position, the typical trajectory leads toward C-suite positions at fintech firms, VP-level roles at larger financial institutions, or founding their own financial technology venture. The average tenure in this role is approximately 3.1 years, with an annual turnover rate of 23%.

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