Job title
Data Scientist 1 H-1B Salaries
240 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $133k.
Median base
$133k
Middle 50%
$110k–$148k
Filings
240
Top sponsor
Paypal
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 15 | $150k |
| FY2024 | 22 | $134k |
| FY2023 | 25 | $130k |
| FY2022 | 44 | $144k |
| FY2021 | 30 | $120k |
| FY2020 | 38 | $119k |
| FY2019 | 24 | $130k |
| FY2018 | 16 | $138k |
| FY2017 | 15 | $132k |
| FY2016 | 11 | $135k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Data Scientist 1
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Data Scientist 1?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Data Scientist 1 is $133k (FY2025), from 240 filings. The middle 50% earn between $110k and $148k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Data Scientist 1s?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Data Scientist 1 are Paypal, eBay, Bill ME Later.
- Where are most H-1B Data Scientist 1 jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Data Scientist 1 roles are San Jose, CA, Bellevue, WA, Austin, TX.
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