Skip to content
Independent certification guide · exam data reviewed November 2026 Study guidesBrowse by fieldHow we review
Find a certification

IBM Data Science Professional Certificate

IBM Data Science Professional Certificate salary

What people holding this certification commonly earn, the roles it supports, and how it compares with related certifications.

Typical annual pay$85K–$115KDirectional range from public salary sources

A range, not a promise. Individual pay depends on the factors below.

What changes the number

Role

The same certification pays differently for an analyst, an engineer and a manager.

Location

Pay varies widely between countries and between cities in the same country.

Experience

Certifications add the most on top of hands-on work you can show.

Employer and industry

Large firms and regulated industries often pay more for certified staff.

Roles that use IBM Data Science Professional Certificate

Data ScientistData AnalystMachine Learning EngineerBusiness Intelligence AnalystData Engineer

Salary compared with other Data & AI certifications

CertificationLevelTypical salary
IBM Data Science Professional CertificateBeginner$85K–$115K
Google Data Analytics Professional CertificateBeginner$70K–$95K
Google UX Design Professional CertificateBeginner$75K–$105K
IBM Data Analyst Professional CertificateBeginner$75K–$100K
IBM Full Stack Software Developer Professional CertificateBeginner$85K–$115K
Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900)Beginner$75K–$100K
Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)Beginner$80K–$105K
Tableau Desktop SpecialistBeginner$75K–$100K
IBM AI Engineering Professional CertificateIntermediate$110K–$145K
Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300)Intermediate$90K–$120K

IBM Data Science Professional Certificate salary questions

How much do IBM Data Science Professional Certificate certified professionals earn?

Reported pay for IBM Data Science Professional Certificate holders is commonly in the $85K–$115K range. Your own pay depends on role, location, employer and total experience.

Which jobs use IBM Data Science Professional Certificate?

Common roles include Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Machine Learning Engineer, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Engineer.

Will IBM Data Science Professional Certificate guarantee a pay rise?

No certification guarantees a raise. It tends to help most when you are applying for a new role or a promotion, alongside real experience you can show.