Job title
Senior Data Scientist H-1B Salaries
5,468 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $144k.
Median base
$144k
Middle 50%
$119k–$167k
Filings
5,468
Top sponsor
Walmart Associates
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 | 106 | $163k |
| FY2025 | 888 | $152k |
| FY2024 | 757 | $152k |
| FY2023 | 665 | $150k |
| FY2022 | 913 | $145k |
| FY2021 | 661 | $140k |
| FY2020 | 428 | $127k |
| FY2019 | 475 | $130k |
| FY2018 | 301 | $130k |
| FY2017 | 164 | $127k |
| FY2016 | 110 | $125k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Senior Data Scientist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Senior Data Scientist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Senior Data Scientist is $144k (FY2026), from 5,468 filings. The middle 50% earn between $119k and $167k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Senior Data Scientists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Senior Data Scientist are Walmart Associates, Intuit, Aetna Resources.
- Where are most H-1B Senior Data Scientist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Senior Data Scientist roles are San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, Sunnyvale, CA.
Calculate your H-1B lottery odds →orCheck out the insights →