Sr Data Scientist
H-1B Salary Data · 116 certified filings
$157,235Avg. Salary
$92,914Minimum
$255,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Sr Data Scientist is $157,235 — 29% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 116 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Sr Data Scientist?
The average H-1B salary for Sr Data Scientist is $157,235 based on 116 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $92,914 to $255,000.
$157,235
Average
$92,914
Minimum
$255,000
Maximum
116
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Sr Data Scientist
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Caremark LLC | $157,445 | 25 |
| Aetna Resources LLC | $163,752 | 24 |
| LinkedIn Corporation | $160,141 | 13 |
| PayPal, Inc. | $177,153 | 8 |
| CVS Pharmacy Inc. | $153,333 | 7 |
| CVS Shared Services Resources LLC | $165,000 | 3 |
| Yahoo Holdings Inc. | $168,598 | 3 |
| Grubhub Holdings, Inc. | $197,289 | 3 |
| Target Enterprise, Inc. | $128,185 | 3 |
| Federal Express Corporation | $121,693 | 3 |
| T-Mobile USA, Inc. | $127,036 | 3 |
Section 2
Sr Data Scientist Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $187,412 | 7 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $175,198 | 7 |
| New York, NY | $165,119 | 23 |
| Chicago, IL | $148,857 | 10 |
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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: Data Science & Research. Updated: Q1 FY2025.