AT&T Research Scientist (Computer Science) salary

Based on 15 H-1B filings by AT&T, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Also listed as: Machine Learning Engineer, AI Researcher

Median salary$193,325
Middle 50%$188.5k–$198.2k
vs. all employers+4%comparison median $185,536
Filings15FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $146,471 and $216,937.
PercentileSalary
10th$170,322
25th$188,480
50th (median)$193,325
75th$198,170
90th$206,969

By state

New Jersey
$196,431
Georgia
$165,310
Texas
$181,869

Bar length: number of filings (New Jersey 11). Figure: average salary in that state.

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry too few 7
Level II · Qualified too few 7
Level III · Experienced – 0
Level IV · Fully competent too few 1

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

How much does a research scientist (computer science) make at AT&T?

In H-1B filings, AT&T's median base salary for Research Scientist (Computer Science) is $193,325; half of filings fall between $188,480 and $198,170. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does AT&T sponsor H-1B visas for research scientist (computer science)s?

Yes. AT&T filed 15 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 15-1221 (Computer and Information Research Scientists), so this page covers every job title AT&T 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