Data Scientist salaries in Montpellier range from 58 656 € to 168 636 € in 2026. The mid-level median is 102 648 €, which is 6% below the France national average.
Junior (0-2 yrs)
58 656 € – 80 652 €
Median: 69 654 € · per year
Mid-Level (3-5 yrs)
87 984 € – 117 312 €
Median: 102 648 € · per year
Senior (6+ yrs)
120 978 € – 168 636 €
Median: 144 807 € · per year
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Estimated Data Scientist Salary in Montpellier, France
Estimated†Median: 123 728 € per year (adjusted for Montpellier cost of living)
Junior
69 654 €
0-2 yrs
Mid-Level
102 648 €
3-5 yrs
Senior
144 807 €
6+ yrs
| City | Mid-Level Median | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|
| Montpellier, Occitanie | 102 648 € | low |
| Paris, Île-de-France | 141 960 € | very high |
| Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 117 936 € | moderate |
| Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 115 752 € | moderate |
| Sophia Antipolis, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur | 113 568 € | moderate |
| Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 111 384 € | moderate |
| Toulouse, Occitanie | 109 200 € | moderate |
City figures scale France’s national data scientist range by local cost of living and are estimates. Actual pay varies by employer, seniority, and total compensation.