Job title
Data Scientists H-1B Salaries
100 certified H-1B filings · FY2017–FY2026 · median base $97k.
Median base
$97k
Middle 50%
$80k–$120k
Filings
100
Top sponsor
Ltimindtree
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 | 4 | $90k |
| FY2025 | 31 | $102k |
| FY2024 | 30 | $90k |
| FY2023 | 28 | $102k |
| FY2022 | 4 | $99k |
| FY2020 | 1 | $75k |
| FY2019 | 1 | $54k |
| FY2017 | 1 | $135k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Data Scientists
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Data Scientists?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Data Scientists is $97k (FY2026), from 100 filings. The middle 50% earn between $80k and $120k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Data Scientistss?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Data Scientists are Ltimindtree, Viphemeral, Meta Platforms.
- Where are most H-1B Data Scientists jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Data Scientists roles are San Diego, CA, Austin, TX, Sunnyvale, CA.
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