Job title
Sr. Data Scientist H-1B Salaries
1,017 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $134k.
Median base
$134k
Middle 50%
$113k–$152k
Filings
1,017
Top sponsor
Visa U.S.A.
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 | 18 | $140k |
| FY2025 | 185 | $149k |
| FY2024 | 144 | $144k |
| FY2023 | 113 | $136k |
| FY2022 | 159 | $139k |
| FY2021 | 110 | $130k |
| FY2020 | 104 | $130k |
| FY2019 | 76 | $123k |
| FY2018 | 69 | $117k |
| FY2017 | 27 | $109k |
| FY2016 | 12 | $109k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Data Scientist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Data Scientist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Data Scientist is $134k (FY2026), from 1,017 filings. The middle 50% earn between $113k and $152k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Data Scientists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Data Scientist are Visa U.S.A., Aetna Resources, Caremark.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. Data Scientist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Data Scientist roles are New York, NY, Foster City, CA, Atlanta, GA.
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