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Data Scientist H-1B Salary in Chicago 2026
Based on 1,012 certified LCA filings for Data Scientist roles in Chicago (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $115K. See national Data Scientist data →
$115K
Median Wage
$90K
25th Pctile
$140K
75th Pctile
1,012
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — Chicago
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 165 | 16.5% | ~8% |
| Level II | 386 | 38.7% | ~22% |
| Level III | 206 | 20.7% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 240 | 24.1% | ~67% |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Employers in Chicago
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | 35 | $83K |
| Caremark LLC | 27 | $140K |
| HEALTH CARE SERVICE CORPORATION | 24 | $109K |
| Elevance Health, Inc. | 22 | $115K |
| Capital One, National Association | 19 | $104K |
| United Airlines, Inc. | 17 | $121K |
| Capital One Services, LLC | 16 | $103K |
| Caterpillar Inc. | 16 | $106K |
| McKinsey & Company, Inc. United States | 15 | $149K |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 12 | $134K |
Data Scientist H-1B Filings Trend — Chicago
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 5 | $120K |
| FY2022 | 255 | $121K |
| FY2023 | 346 | $119K |
| FY2024 | 406 | $117K |
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Wage data aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M in Chicago. City matching uses partial name lookup on worksite city. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.