Job title
Data Scientist 2 H-1B Salaries
287 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $139k.
Median base
$139k
Middle 50%
$115k–$160k
Filings
287
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 1 | $115k |
| FY2025 | 41 | $142k |
| FY2024 | 37 | $140k |
| FY2023 | 30 | $145k |
| FY2022 | 35 | $135k |
| FY2021 | 36 | $144k |
| FY2020 | 25 | $120k |
| FY2019 | 24 | $146k |
| FY2018 | 30 | $137k |
| FY2017 | 11 | $145k |
| FY2016 | 17 | $128k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Data Scientist 2
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Data Scientist 2?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Data Scientist 2 is $139k (FY2026), from 287 filings. The middle 50% earn between $115k and $160k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Data Scientist 2s?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Data Scientist 2 are Paypal, eBay, Microsoft.
- Where are most H-1B Data Scientist 2 jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Data Scientist 2 roles are San Jose, CA, Seattle, WA, Redmond, WA.
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