Data Scientists H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Data Scientists is $129K/year, across 49,717 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2022–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Data Scientists petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 8,144 | 17.5% | $83K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 19,465 | 41.8% | $112K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 10,687 | 22.9% | $150K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 8,304 | 17.8% | $170K | 4× |
Across 46,600 certified Data Scientists filings with a reported DOL wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Data Scientists
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | 2,327 | $167K |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 1,527 | $156K |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 1,160 | $190K |
| Wal-mart Associates, Inc. | 1,145 | $165K |
| Capital One, National Association | 1,029 | $111K |
| Capital One Services, LLC | 875 | $111K |
| Google LLC | 781 | $174K |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 593 | $141K |
Ranked by certified Data Scientists filing volume, FY2022–2026.
Top States for Data Scientists H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11,130 | $166K |
| Texas | 6,107 | $107K |
| Washington | 5,136 | $159K |
| New York | 4,873 | $140K |
| Illinois | 2,527 | $110K |
| New Jersey | 2,483 | $119K |
| Virginia | 2,316 | $111K |
| Massachusetts | 2,272 | $123K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Data Scientists H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 4,114 | $145K |
| Seattle, WA | 1,794 | $151K |
| San Francisco, CA | 1,783 | $170K |
| Redmond, WA | 1,727 | $166K |
| San Jose, CA | 1,556 | $175K |
| Chicago, IL | 1,286 | $116K |
Metros with the highest Data Scientists H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026) for SOC occupation 15-2051.00 — Data Scientists — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.