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Data Scientist H-1B Salary in Virginia 2026
Based on 1,389 certified LCA filings for Data Scientist roles in Virginia (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $102K. See national Data Scientist data →
$102K
Median Wage
$100K
25th Pctile
$126K
75th Pctile
1,389
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — Virginia
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 174 | 12.8% | ~8% |
| Level II | 781 | 57.3% | ~22% |
| Level III | 261 | 19.1% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 148 | 10.9% | ~67% |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Cities in Virginia
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| McLean | 589 | $112K |
| Richmond | 160 | $107K |
| Arlington | 133 | $124K |
| Reston | 65 | $128K |
| Herndon | 53 | $118K |
| Vienna | 45 | $123K |
| Ashburn | 36 | $121K |
| Sterling | 24 | $102K |
| MCLEAN | 21 | $95K |
| Mclean | 19 | $110K |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Capital One Services, LLC | 359 | $106K |
| Capital One, National Association | 318 | $113K |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 41 | $136K |
| Navy Federal Credit Union | 25 | $124K |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 12 | $121K |
| Pentagon Federal Credit Union | 11 | $137K |
| Microsoft Corporation | 10 | $162K |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | 10 | $160K |
| Altria Client Services LLC | 9 | $96K |
| Aktra, Inc. | 8 | $99K |
Data Scientist H-1B Filings Trend — Virginia
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 5 | $123K |
| FY2022 | 240 | $113K |
| FY2023 | 523 | $113K |
| FY2024 | 621 | $118K |
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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 Virginia. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.