Principal Data Science

H-1B Salary Data · 53 certified filings

$138,360Avg. Salary
$91,270Minimum
$170,373Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Data Science is $138,360 — 14% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 53 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Data Science?

The average H-1B salary for Principal Data Science is $138,360 based on 53 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $91,270 to $170,373.

$138,360
Average
$91,270
Minimum
$170,373
Maximum
53
Filings

Top Companies Hiring Principal Data Science

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Discover Products Inc $138,297 39
DFS Services LLC $133,947 9
Section 2

Principal Data Science Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Riverwoods, IL $138,039 52
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.