American Airlines Data Scientist salary
Based on 19 H-1B filings by American Airlines, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $92,040 |
| 25th | $92,235 |
| 50th (median) | $96,034 |
| 75th | $96,034 |
| 90th | $100,606 |
By city
American Airlines files many roles at exactly $96,034. 11 of 19 filings (58%).
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | $96,034 | 17 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 1 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 1 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a data scientist make at American Airlines?
In H-1B filings, American Airlines, Inc.'s median base salary for Data Scientist is $96,034; half of filings fall between $92,235 and $96,034. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does American Airlines sponsor H-1B visas for data scientists?
Yes. American Airlines, Inc. filed 19 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 15-2051 (Data Scientists), so this page covers every job title American Airlines filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology