Entry-Level Data Scientist H-1B Salary (2026)
LCA prevailing wages, DOL wage level, and top employer benchmarks for Entry-Level / Junior Data Scientist H-1B petitions in 2026.
$115,000
Median LCA Wage
$95,000
25th Percentile
$135,000
75th Percentile
~8,000/yr
Annual LCA Filings
Prevailing Wage LevelLevel I-II
SOC Code15-2051
Seniority LevelEntry-Level / Junior
Top Employer LCA Wage Data
| Company | Level | Base Salary | Total Comp (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| L3 (Junior DS) | $130,000 | $220,000+ | |
| Meta | E3 (Data Scientist) | $128,000 | $205,000+ |
| Amazon | Data Scientist I (L4) | $115,000 | $175,000+ |
| Microsoft | Data Scientist (60) | $110,000 | $170,000+ |
| Airbnb | DS I | $125,000 | $200,000+ |