Data Science
H-1B Salary Data · 307 certified filings
$170,223Avg. Salary
$116,280Minimum
$277,980Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Data Science is $170,223 — 40% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 307 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Data Science?
The average H-1B salary for Data Science is $170,223 based on 307 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $116,280 to $277,980.
$170,223
Average
$116,280
Minimum
$277,980
Maximum
307
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Data Science
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | $170,584 | 295 |
| Anthropic, PBC | $173,819 | 8 |
Section 2
Data Science Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $191,862 | 12 |
| San Francisco, CA | $189,727 | 10 |
| Mountain View, CA | $186,425 | 23 |
| Redmond, WA | $170,159 | 197 |
| Chicago, IL | $156,278 | 5 |
| Atlanta, GA | $150,111 | 15 |
| Charlotte, NC | $137,683 | 6 |
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Senior Integration Engineer ($142,293)
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MES Engineer ($97,454)
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Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.