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Data Scientist H-1B Salary in San Francisco 2026
Based on 1,719 certified LCA filings for Data Scientist roles in San Francisco (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $161K. See national Data Scientist data →
$161K
Median Wage
$136K
25th Pctile
$190K
75th Pctile
1,719
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — San Francisco
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 134 | 8.0% | ~8% |
| Level II | 620 | 37.0% | ~22% |
| Level III | 516 | 30.8% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 406 | 24.2% | ~67% |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Employers in San Francisco
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 86 | $149K |
| DoorDash, Inc. | 79 | $186K |
| Salesforce, Inc. | 36 | $191K |
| AIRBNB, INC. | 35 | $177K |
| Pinterest, Inc. | 34 | $156K |
| Google LLC | 33 | $174K |
| Twitch Interactive, Inc. | 30 | $183K |
| Cruise LLC | 27 | $184K |
| Genentech, Inc. | 24 | $144K |
| Block, Inc. | 24 | $183K |
Data Scientist H-1B Filings Trend — San Francisco
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 12 | $164K |
| FY2022 | 548 | $161K |
| FY2023 | 580 | $167K |
| FY2024 | 579 | $170K |
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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 San Francisco. City matching uses partial name lookup on worksite city. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.