Principal Data Scientist
H-1B Salary Data · 115 certified filings
$182,094Avg. Salary
$73,944Minimum
$366,350Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Data Scientist is $182,094 — 50% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 115 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Data Scientist?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Data Scientist is $182,094 based on 115 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $73,944 to $366,350.
$182,094
Average
$73,944
Minimum
$366,350
Maximum
115
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Data Scientist
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | $181,969 | 12 |
| Atlassian US, Inc. | $204,533 | 6 |
| Navy Federal Credit Union | $171,923 | 5 |
| Capital One, National Association | $154,996 | 4 |
| T-Mobile USA, Inc. | $183,276 | 4 |
| Optum Services, Inc. | $139,990 | 4 |
| The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | $169,000 | 3 |
| Aetna Resources LLC | $222,323 | 3 |
| Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | $142,345 | 3 |
| Elevance Health, Inc. | $171,538 | 3 |
Section 2
Principal Data Scientist Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $210,416 | 5 |
| Bellevue, WA | $195,268 | 9 |
| New York, NY | $194,359 | 10 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $178,404 | 7 |
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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.