Data Scientist I
H-1B Salary Data · 151 certified filings
$107,925Avg. Salary
$56,826Minimum
$167,870Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Data Scientist I is $107,925 — 11% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 151 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Data Scientist I?
The average H-1B salary for Data Scientist I is $107,925 based on 151 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $56,826 to $167,870.
$107,925
Average
$56,826
Minimum
$167,870
Maximum
151
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Data Scientist I
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | $120,944 | 26 |
| RELX, Inc. | $96,344 | 13 |
| AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. | $118,812 | 9 |
| Electronic Arts Inc. | $141,381 | 4 |
| United Services Automobile Association | $147,194 | 4 |
| AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC. | $136,600 | 4 |
| FedEx Custom Critical | $85,825 | 3 |
| Insurance Services Office, Inc | $109,073 | 3 |
| Wayfair LLC | $94,311 | 3 |
| Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company | $60,800 | 3 |
| Truist Bank | $98,500 | 3 |
Section 2
Data Scientist I Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $126,018 | 12 |
| Bellevue, WA | $119,935 | 9 |
| Seattle, WA | $118,409 | 15 |
| Austin, TX | $117,920 | 5 |
| Charlotte, NC | $116,900 | 5 |
| Boston, MA | $105,315 | 7 |
| Raleigh, NC | $99,711 | 13 |
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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.