Job title
Research Data Scientist H-1B Salaries
165 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $155k.
Median base
$155k
Middle 50%
$100k–$186k
Filings
165
Top sponsor
Meta Platforms
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 | $100k |
| FY2025 | 20 | $95k |
| FY2024 | 18 | $110k |
| FY2023 | 32 | $167k |
| FY2022 | 51 | $164k |
| FY2021 | 24 | $155k |
| FY2020 | 9 | $134k |
| FY2019 | 5 | $100k |
| FY2017 | 1 | $140k |
| FY2016 | 1 | $106k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Research Data Scientist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Research Data Scientist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Research Data Scientist is $155k (FY2026), from 165 filings. The middle 50% earn between $100k and $186k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Research Data Scientists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Research Data Scientist are Meta Platforms, Facebook, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
- Where are most H-1B Research Data Scientist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Research Data Scientist roles are Menlo Park, CA, Bellevue, WA, West Hollywood, CA.
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