Job title
Principal Data Science H-1B Salaries
228 certified H-1B filings · FY2020–FY2026 · median base $123k.
Median base
$123k
Middle 50%
$86k–$136k
Filings
228
Top sponsor
Discover Products
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 | 5 | $136k |
| FY2025 | 48 | $139k |
| FY2024 | 37 | $131k |
| FY2023 | 41 | $123k |
| FY2022 | 36 | $86k |
| FY2021 | 38 | $95k |
| FY2020 | 23 | $80k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principal Data Science
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principal Data Science?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principal Data Science is $123k (FY2026), from 228 filings. The middle 50% earn between $86k and $136k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principal Data Sciences?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principal Data Science are Discover Products, Discover Bank, Dfs Services.
- Where are most H-1B Principal Data Science jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principal Data Science roles are Riverwoods, IL, Buffalo Grove, IL, Wheeling, IL.
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