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Data and Applied Scientist: H-1B salaries
62 labor condition applications used the job title Data and Applied Scientist. Median offered base salary $154,122; middle half $143,200–$166,850.
Applications (LCAs)62
Median offered salary$154,122
Middle half of salaries$143,200–$166,850
10th–90th percentile$129,100–$175,962
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | 62 | $154,122 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $129,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $153,900 |
| Level III (experienced) | $167,470 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $215,035 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 61 | $153,900 |
| FY2024 | 1 | $178,720 |
Cities
- Redmond, WA28
- Bellevue, WA17
- Mountain View, CA9
- Atlanta, GA2
- Cambridge, MA2
- San Francisco, CA1
- Jersey City, NJ1
- Austin, TX1
- Sunnyvale, CA1
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).