Data Scientist, H-1B salary
Median base salary across 23,966 H-1B filings for “Data Scientist” (LCA, FY2017–2026).
What is the H-1B salary for a Data Scientist?
$113k median certified base salary for a Data Scientist, typically $78k to $175k, across 23,966 approved H-1B LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor (FY2017 to FY2025). Highest in California at $138k median.
Median pay & filings over time
H-1B · FY2017–2026*
Top-paying states
Median for this title · ≥20 filings
Which companies sponsor H-1B for a Data Scientist?
The employers that file the most H-1B petitions for Data Scientist roles are Meta, Apple, IBM, Google, and Walmart, based on their U.S. Department of Labor (LCA) filings. Open any for its full Data Scientist filing history, pay, and open roles.
Top employers for this title
Most H-1B filings · with each employer’s median for the role
Figures are for the exact title “Data Scientist”; for a rare title we widen to the closest related titles (flagged above when that happens). To benchmark a specific offer by employer and state, use Salary Check.