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Data Science Salary Predictor

A comprehensive, AI-powered web application that provides accurate salary predictions for data science professionals using advanced machine learning models and interactive data visualization.

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Features

Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)

  • Interactive Dashboard: Comprehensive salary analysis across multiple dimensions
  • Advanced Filtering: Real-time filters for experience level, job titles, locations, and more
  • Beautiful Visualizations: Professional charts and graphs using Plotly
  • Key Metrics: Statistical insights with formatted displays

AI-Powered Salary Prediction

  • Multiple ML Models: Random Forest, XGBoost, Gradient Boosting, and Linear Regression
  • High Accuracy: Advanced algorithms trained on real salary data
  • Feature Engineering: Comprehensive preprocessing and encoding
  • Model Comparison: Performance metrics for all models
  • Feature Importance: SHAP-based explanations for predictions
  • Confidence Intervals: Uncertainty quantification for predictions
  • Market Comparison: Compare predictions with similar profiles

Modern UI/UX

  • Responsive Design: Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
  • Dark/Light Theme: Automatic theme detection and switching
  • Professional Styling: Modern CSS with smooth animations
  • Intuitive Navigation: Tab-based interface for easy exploration

Quick Start

Prerequisites

  • Python 3.8 or higher
  • pip package manager

Installation

  1. Clone or download the project

    cd "EDA on Data Science Salaries"
  2. Install dependencies

    pip install -r requirements.txt
  3. Run the application

    python -m streamlit run app.py
  4. Open your browser Navigate to http://localhost:8501

Dependencies

  • streamlit: Web application framework
  • pandas: Data manipulation and analysis
  • plotly: Interactive visualizations
  • scikit-learn: Machine learning algorithms
  • xgboost: Gradient boosting framework
  • shap: Model explainability
  • matplotlib & seaborn: Additional plotting libraries
  • numpy: Numerical computing
  • joblib: Model serialization

Technical Architecture

Data Processing

  • Data Cleaning: Outlier removal and data validation
  • Feature Engineering: Categorical encoding and scaling
  • Data Caching: Streamlit caching for optimal performance

Machine Learning Pipeline

  1. Data Preparation: Feature selection and preprocessing
  2. Model Training: Multiple algorithms with cross-validation
  3. Model Evaluation: Comprehensive metrics (MAE, RMSE, R²)
  4. Prediction: Real-time salary estimation
  5. Explanation: Feature importance and SHAP values

Models Implemented

  • Random Forest Regressor: Ensemble method with feature importance
  • XGBoost Regressor: Gradient boosting with high performance
  • Gradient Boosting Regressor: Sequential ensemble learning
  • Linear Regression: Baseline model with feature scaling

Dashboard Sections

1. Overview

  • Key salary statistics and metrics
  • Dataset information and filtering status
  • Quick insights and trends

2. Salary Analysis

  • Salary distribution analysis
  • Statistical breakdowns by various factors
  • Trend analysis over time

3. Job Roles

  • Salary comparison across different job titles
  • Role-specific insights and trends
  • Career progression analysis

4. Geographical Analysis

  • Global salary distribution maps
  • Country-wise compensation analysis
  • Remote work impact on salaries

5. Experience Impact

  • Salary progression by experience level
  • Experience distribution analysis
  • Career growth insights

6. Salary Predictor (NEW!)

  • Input Form: Easy-to-use feature input interface
  • Model Selection: Choose from multiple ML algorithms
  • Real-time Predictions: Instant salary estimates
  • Confidence Intervals: Prediction uncertainty ranges
  • Feature Importance: Understand what drives salary predictions
  • Market Comparison: Compare with similar profiles in dataset
  • Career Tips: Actionable insights for salary optimization

Prediction Features

The salary predictor considers the following factors:

  • Work Year: Current year for market conditions
  • Experience Level: Entry, Mid, Senior, or Executive
  • Employment Type: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, or Freelance
  • Job Title: Specific role (Data Scientist, ML Engineer, etc.)
  • Company Location: Geographic location of the company
  • Company Size: Small, Medium, or Large organization
  • Remote Ratio: On-site, Hybrid, or Fully Remote work

Model Performance

Our models achieve high accuracy with the following typical performance:

  • R² Score: 0.85+ (explains 85%+ of salary variance)
  • Mean Absolute Error: $15,000-25,000 USD
  • Root Mean Square Error: $20,000-35,000 USD

Usage Tips

For Job Seekers

  1. Use the predictor to estimate fair salary ranges
  2. Compare your profile with market standards
  3. Identify factors that could increase your salary
  4. Explore different locations and company sizes

For Employers

  1. Benchmark salary offerings against market rates
  2. Understand compensation factors in your industry
  3. Plan competitive salary packages
  4. Analyze geographic and remote work impacts

For Researchers

  1. Explore comprehensive salary trends
  2. Analyze factors affecting data science compensation
  3. Study geographic and temporal patterns
  4. Understand the impact of experience and skills

Future Enhancements

  • Skills-based Prediction: Include specific technical skills
  • Industry Analysis: Sector-specific salary insights
  • Real-time Data: Integration with live job market data
  • Advanced ML: Deep learning models for better accuracy
  • API Integration: RESTful API for external applications
  • Export Features: PDF reports and data downloads

Contributing

We welcome contributions! Here's how you can help:

  1. Data Enhancement: Add more recent salary data
  2. Model Improvement: Implement new ML algorithms
  3. Feature Addition: Add new analysis dimensions
  4. UI/UX Enhancement: Improve user interface
  5. Bug Fixes: Report and fix issues

License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

Acknowledgments

  • Data science community for salary transparency
  • Streamlit team for the amazing framework
  • Scikit-learn and XGBoost developers
  • Plotly team for interactive visualizations

Support

If you encounter any issues or have questions:

  1. Check the terminal output for error messages
  2. Ensure all dependencies are properly installed
  3. Verify that the CSV data file is in the correct location
  4. Try refreshing the browser if the app seems unresponsive

Built using Streamlit, Scikit-learn, and modern web technologies

Last Updated: November 2025

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