The Remote Pay Divide: How Location Is Still Shaping Your Data Science Salary—And How to Fight Back
Remote work was supposed to level the playing field for data science professionals outside major tech hubs—and in some ways, it has. But compensation data tells a more complicated story, with geographic pay bands persisting at many organizations even as talent markets become increasingly borderless. Understanding the mechanics behind this disparity is the first step toward negotiating a salary that reflects your value rather than your zip code.