Job title
Data Scientist Lead H-1B Salaries
76 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $125k.
Median base
$125k
Middle 50%
$114k–$151k
Filings
76
Top sponsor
Fedex Dataworks
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 | 28 | $126k |
| FY2024 | 15 | $149k |
| FY2023 | 15 | $125k |
| FY2022 | 8 | $103k |
| FY2021 | 1 | $175k |
| FY2020 | 2 | $151k |
| FY2019 | 1 | $83k |
| FY2018 | 3 | $99k |
| FY2017 | 1 | $107k |
| FY2016 | 2 | $105k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Data Scientist Lead
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Data Scientist Lead?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Data Scientist Lead is $125k (FY2025), from 76 filings. The middle 50% earn between $114k and $151k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Data Scientist Leads?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Data Scientist Lead are Fedex Dataworks, Uptake Technologies, Usaa Federal Savings Bank.
- Where are most H-1B Data Scientist Lead jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Data Scientist Lead roles are Memphis, TN, Collierville, TN, Seattle, WA.
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