Job title
Data Science H-1B Salaries
706 certified H-1B filings · FY2019–FY2026 · median base $162k.
Median base
$162k
Middle 50%
$145k–$180k
Filings
706
Top sponsor
Microsoft
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 32 | $180k |
| FY2025 | 271 | $164k |
| FY2024 | 242 | $160k |
| FY2023 | 154 | $156k |
| FY2022 | 3 | $104k |
| FY2021 | 1 | $110k |
| FY2020 | 2 | $102k |
| FY2019 | 1 | $170k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Data Science
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Data Science?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Data Science is $162k (FY2026), from 706 filings. The middle 50% earn between $145k and $180k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Data Sciences?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Data Science are Microsoft, Anthropic Pbc, Synopsys.
- Where are most H-1B Data Science jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Data Science roles are Redmond, WA, Mountain View, CA, Atlanta, GA.
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