PayPal Senior Data Scientist Salaries by 40+ Employees (Updated 2025)

4 - 12 years exp.

₹28.7 Lakhs - ₹64 Lakhs

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55% more than the average Senior Data Scientist Salary in FinTech Companies for 4 - 12 years of experience

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Data Science & Analytics Senior Data Scientist Salary 5 - 11 years exp. (13 salaries)	₹38 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr
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Engineering - Software & QA Senior Data Scientist Salary 6 - 8 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹46.4 L/yr

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

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Paytm Senior Data Scientist Salary 3 - 7 years exp. (57 salaries)	₹13 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr 37% less
MasterCard Senior Data Scientist Salary 3 - 9 years exp. (55 salaries)	₹18.8 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr 20% less	1 job opening
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Visa Senior Data Scientist Salary 5 - 10 years exp. (21 salaries)	₹28 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr 4% more
PayU Payments Senior Data Scientist Salary 3 - 8 years exp. (12 salaries)	₹28 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr 15% less
Western Union Senior Data Scientist Salary 4 - 9 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹21.8 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 44% less
Razorpay Senior Data Scientist Salary 3 - 8 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹33 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr 12% less
Fiserv Senior Data Scientist Salary 6 - 10 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹30 L/yr 36% less
Broadridge Financial Solutions Senior Data Scientist Salary 3 - 5 years exp. (5 salaries)	₹7.7 L/yr - ₹10 L/yr 79% less
PhonePe Senior Data Scientist Salary 4 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹24.2 L/yr - ₹27.2 L/yr 40% less
Mastercard Advisors Senior Data Scientist Salary 4 - 10 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹28 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr 15% less
Revolut Senior Data Scientist Salary 4 - 9 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹85 L/yr - ₹1 Cr/yr 122% more
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Experian Senior Data Scientist Salary 2 - 10 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹24 L/yr - ₹40.3 L/yr 18% less
BankBazaar Senior Data Scientist Salary 3 - 6 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹14.3 L/yr - ₹18.3 L/yr 62% less
Angel One Senior Data Scientist Salary 3 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹35 L/yr - ₹45 L/yr 1% less

Senior Data Scientist salary at PayPal ranges between ₹28.7 Lakhs to ₹64 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 4 years to 12 years. Salary estimates are based on 49 latest salaries received from various employees of PayPal.

Experience wise PayPal Senior Data Scientist salaries

Last Updated: 20 Mar 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
4 years (5 salaries)	₹29 L/yr - ₹40 L/yr
5 years (4 salaries)	₹28.7 L/yr - ₹42 L/yr
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6 years (9 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr
7 years (10 salaries)	₹30 L/yr - ₹55 L/yr
8 years (8 salaries)	₹33 L/yr - ₹48 L/yr
9 years (3 salaries)	₹38 L/yr - ₹60 L/yr
10 years (7 salaries)	₹34 L/yr - ₹51 L/yr
11 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹44.6 L/yr - ₹82.8 L/yr
12 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹18.9 L/yr - ₹64 L/yr

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Full Time

Data Science & Analytics Department

4.0

• posted on 27 Jul 2024

5.0

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Good pay and RSU refreshers every year. Good severance pay and excellent Insurance coverage

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Too much reorg which is creating fear of job security. Biased promotion cycles across teams, few teams has very poor budget for promotion.

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Senior Credit Underwriter in Bangalore / Bengaluru

Full Time

Finance & Accounting Department

3.0

• posted on 11 Feb 2025

5.0

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Good work environment, good salary, good other benefits like company stocks and best health policy

Salary - Excellent

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You can be out of work in a day, no skill development and in terms of knowledge gain, or your experience not be of any use in credit domain

Skill development - Bad

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Procurement Specialist in Chennai

Full Time

Procurement & Supply Chain Department

5.0

• posted on 16 Nov 2024

4.0

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mainly work life balance and salary. Initially company provided many good benefits for employees but later some cheap employees doing cheap tricks then company started cost cutting. Otherwise, a very good organization. Only one bad thing is lay off's - not sure when they announce lay off

Salary - Good

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except lay off news, rest everything is good.

Job security - Poor

Software Development Engineer 3 in Chennai

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 04 May 2024

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

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Code Quality standard is high.

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...dership changes. Existing engineering people don't share knowledge to new hires. No perks apart from salary.

Skill development - Poor

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Software Engineer III in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Engineering - Software & QA Department

3.0

• posted on 19 Jul 2023

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Brand name is kind of only plus thing. Insurance coverage is good. Hybrid and remote models.

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PP is on cost cutting spree. And there were very less benefits to begin with it is becoming like any other it company. Too many levels and freq change in leadership in recent times. Cross team collaboration is not so good. If your team and manager are good then PP is good. it's hard to summarize because I have seen employee experience from going good to very bad.

Work satisfaction - Poor

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What is the salary of Senior Data Scientist at PayPal ?

The average salary of a Senior Data Scientist at PayPal in India typically ranges from ₹28.7 Lakhs to ₹64.0 Lakhs per year, depending on experience (from 4 years to 12 years).

The top 10% of Senior Data Scientist at PayPal earn more than ₹54.6 Lakhs per year, and the top 1% earn over ₹64.0 Lakhs per year. Senior Data Scientist Salaries at PayPal can be higher or lower depending on factors such as the specific team, level of experience, and additional benefits like bonuses and stock options.

These estimates are based on salary data submitted by 40+ PayPal employees in India.

What is the estimated take home salary of a Senior Data Scientist at PayPal in India?

The estimated take-home salary of a Senior Data Scientist at PayPal in India typically ranges from ₹2,50,570 to ₹2,60,763 per month. This is based on the average salary range of ₹28.7 Lakhs to ₹64.0 Lakhs per year for employees with experience ranging from 4 years to 12 years.The take-home salary is calculated after accounting for standard deductions such as taxes, provident fund (PF), and insurance. Salary estimates are based on 40+ salaries received from various employees of PayPal. Check how we calculate in-hand salary with our in-hand salary calculator.

What are the key skills required to be a Senior Data Scientist at PayPal ?

To be a Senior Data Scientist at PayPal in india, the key skills required include:

- SQL
- Financial Services
- Analytical Chemistry
- SAP Business Intelligence
- Data Science

These skills are highly valued at PayPal and are crucial for successful performance in a Software Engineering role.

Which companies offer higher salaries than PayPal for Senior Data Scientist in India?

Revolut	₹85.0 Lakhs to ₹100.0 Lakhs per year
Visa	₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹60.0 Lakhs per year

These companies are known for offering competitive compensation packages that can exceed the salary offered by PayPal, depending on the role and experience level.

What is the salary of a Senior Data Scientist in companies similar to PayPal in India?

The salary of a Senior Data Scientist at companies similar to PayPal in India varies, depending on the role, experience, and company size. Here are the typical salary ranges:

Angel One	₹35.0 Lakhs to ₹45.0 Lakhs per year
Razorpay	₹33.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
PayU Payments	₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
Mastercard Advisors	₹28.0 Lakhs to ₹48.0 Lakhs per year
Experian	₹24.0 Lakhs to ₹40.3 Lakhs per year

These companies, which operate in similar sectors, offer competitive salaries, although the range can vary based on the company and individual experience levels.

How the salary growth look like for a Senior Data Scientist at PayPal in India?

The salary growth for a Senior Data Scientist at PayPal depends on factors such as experience, performance, and promotions. On average, a Senior Data Scientist can expect the following growth trajectory at PayPal:

Experience	Average Salary Range
4 years	₹29.0 Lakhs to ₹40.0 Lakhs per year
5 years	₹28.7 Lakhs to ₹42.0 Lakhs per year
6 years	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year
7 years	₹30.0 Lakhs to ₹55.0 Lakhs per year

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PayPal Senior Data Scientist salary in India ranges between ₹28.7 Lakhs to ₹64 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹. Salary estimates are based on 49 PayPal latest salaries received from various employees of PayPal.