Data Science Lead+34% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
43% of observed moves out of Staff Data Scientist go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers100% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · data_science
Where does a Staff Data Scientist go next?
7 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Principal Data Scientist+34% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
43% of observed moves out of Staff Data Scientist go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Specialist path
Director of Data Science+92% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
14% of observed moves out of Staff Data Scientist go here (1,400 careers)
executive stepconfidence high1,400 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Manager, Analytics Engineering+19% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Principal Data Scientist. 2% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Business Intelligence+6% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Principal Data Scientist. 2% joint share of observed careers
progressionconfidence moderate210 careers0% of observed exits move upward from there