Data Scientist 1
H-1B Salary Data · 15 certified filings
$140,262Avg. Salary
$95,000Minimum
$170,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Data Scientist 1 is $140,262 — 15% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 15 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Data Scientist 1?
The average H-1B salary for Data Scientist 1 is $140,262 based on 15 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $95,000 to $170,000.
$140,262
Average
$95,000
Minimum
$170,000
Maximum
15
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Data Scientist 1
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal, Inc. | $152,991 | 6 |
Section 2
Data Scientist 1 Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $163,143 | 5 |
Related Roles
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Data Scientist, Tech ($147,195)
medical research scientist ($78,653)
Biostatistician I ($75,625)
Senior Data Scientist, Analytics ($182,870)
Operations Research Scientist ($118,620)
Computational Research Scientist ($96,685)
Statistician II ($105,904)
Senior Associate JC60 - Data Scientists ($105,242)
Principal Biostatistician ($140,458)
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: Data Science & Research. Updated: Q1 FY2025.