Lead Data Scientist
H-1B Salary Data · 217 certified filings
$164,262Avg. Salary
$73,154Minimum
$275,850Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Lead Data Scientist is $164,262 — 35% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 217 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Lead Data Scientist?
The average H-1B salary for Lead Data Scientist is $164,262 based on 217 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $73,154 to $275,850.
$164,262
Average
$73,154
Minimum
$275,850
Maximum
217
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Lead Data Scientist
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Aetna Resources LLC | $180,368 | 15 |
| Boston Consulting Group, Inc. | $205,620 | 10 |
| Caremark LLC | $184,520 | 8 |
| Target Enterprise, Inc. | $154,884 | 8 |
| INCEDO, INC. | $112,920 | 7 |
| CVS Shared Services Resources LLC | $184,148 | 6 |
| CVS Pharmacy Inc. | $178,862 | 6 |
| AT&T SERVICES, INC. | $179,753 | 6 |
| Home Depot Management Company LLC | $189,839 | 5 |
| ADP Technology Services, Inc. | $115,535 | 5 |
| BLEND360, LLC | $115,750 | 4 |
| Cox Automotive Corporate Services, LLC | $173,904 | 4 |
| Humana Inc. | $154,510 | 4 |
| FinCo Services, Inc. | $214,000 | 3 |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Management Co. | $128,461 | 3 |
Section 2
Lead Data Scientist Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $202,394 | 10 |
| New York, NY | $192,631 | 24 |
| Hartford, CT | $178,361 | 5 |
| Boston, MA | $175,239 | 15 |
| Atlanta, GA | $168,151 | 9 |
| Chicago, IL | $155,536 | 5 |
| Charlotte, NC | $147,818 | 5 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $146,454 | 5 |
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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.