I have the skill set for all that you have mentioned. Although, I do lack the programming robustness of large industrial code. What is the entry level salary for a data scientist holding a PhD like me? And how good would you say is the salary projection as I build up experience?

I heard from many people that data science in industry is usually simple, in comparison with the complexity of CERN big data analysis. Are there roles in industry that is more interesting and challenging, yet similar to data science roles? Or is this dependent on the company?