Job title
Data Science Engineer H-1B Salaries
465 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $113k.
Median base
$113k
Middle 50%
$90k–$144k
Filings
465
Top sponsor
Adobe
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 | 9 | $96k |
| FY2025 | 77 | $150k |
| FY2024 | 72 | $135k |
| FY2023 | 39 | $104k |
| FY2022 | 59 | $106k |
| FY2021 | 44 | $100k |
| FY2020 | 37 | $103k |
| FY2019 | 57 | $107k |
| FY2018 | 42 | $90k |
| FY2017 | 15 | $113k |
| FY2016 | 14 | $130k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Data Science Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Data Science Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Data Science Engineer is $113k (FY2026), from 465 filings. The middle 50% earn between $90k and $144k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Data Science Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Data Science Engineer are Adobe, Wayfair, Tulasea.
- Where are most H-1B Data Science Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Data Science Engineer roles are San Jose, CA, San Francisco, CA, Boston, MA.
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