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167+ JobsUpdated Apr 22, 2026

$120k+ Data Scientist Jobs

These $120k+ data scientist positions offer $120k+ in total compensation, rewarding professionals with strong experience and specialized skills.

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Salary Range

$55k – $500k

Top Companies

AI Chopping Block, Inc., The Hartford, C-Serv, The Swift Group, LLC, confidential, Aisafety +43 more

Job Types

82% Full Time, 10% Contract, 6% Part Time

Top Locations

Toronto, Ontario, Montreal, Quebec, Calgary, Alberta, Ottawa, Ontario

Work Model

76% On-Site, 16% Hybrid, 8% Remote

Experience Levels

42% Mid Level, 38% Senior, 8% Junior

We found 167 $120k+ data scientist jobs currently hiring in locations including Toronto, Ontario, Montreal, Quebec, Calgary, Alberta. Salaries range from $55k to $500k based on experience, location, and company size. Work arrangements include On-Site (76%), Hybrid (16%), Remote (8%). Top employers include AI Chopping Block, Inc., The Hartford, C-Serv and 46 other companies.

Companies Hiring for $120k+ Data Scientist Jobs

AI Chopping Block, Inc.2 jobs

The Hartford1 job

C-Serv1 job

The Swift Group, LLC1 job

confidential1 job

Aisafety1 job

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Career Path & Salary Progression

Junior

$95k–$128k

4 jobs

Mid Level

$126k–$211k

21 jobs

Senior

$114k–$176k

19 jobs

Lead

$197k–$225k

1 job

Staff

Salary varies

1 job

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$120k+ Data Scientist Jobs

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Machine Learning Engineer (Algorithms) TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required

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Senior Data Scientist - Operations Research

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Machine Learning Engineer - Applied / Product (Multiple Positions & Levels)

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