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
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Discover Products Inc | $138,297 | 39 |
| DFS Services LLC | $133,947 | 9 |
Section 2
Principal Data Science Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Riverwoods, IL | $138,039 | 52 |
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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.