Senior Data Scientist H-1B Salary (2026)
LCA prevailing wages, DOL wage level, and top employer benchmarks for Senior Data Scientist H-1B petitions in 2026.
$175,000
Median LCA Wage
$150,000
25th Percentile
$215,000
75th Percentile
~14,000/yr
Annual LCA Filings
Prevailing Wage LevelLevel III-IV
SOC Code15-2051
Seniority LevelSenior
Top Employer LCA Wage Data
| Company | Level | Base Salary | Total Comp (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| L5 (Senior DS) | $183,000 | $360,000+ | |
| Meta | E5 (Senior DS) | $180,000 | $355,000+ |
| Netflix | Senior DS | $285,000 | $390,000+ |
| Amazon | Senior DS (L6) | $168,000 | $305,000+ |
| Airbnb | Senior DS | $190,000 | $350,000+ |