Autodesk Research Scientist (Computer Science) salary

Based on 15 H-1B filings by Autodesk, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Also listed as: Machine Learning Engineer, AI Researcher

Median salary$157,581
Middle 50%$144.2k–$176.5k
vs. all employers−15%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 $103,577 and $209,082.
PercentileSalary
10th$132,679
25th$144,187
50th (median)$157,581
75th$176,544
90th$204,209

By state

California
$182,715
Massachusetts
$148,110
Georgia
$100,000
Illinois
$173,250
North Carolina
$125,549

Bar length: number of filings (California 7). Figure: average salary in that state.

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry – 0
Level II · Qualified too few 9
Level III · Experienced too few 3
Level IV · Fully competent too few 3

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

How much does a research scientist (computer science) make at Autodesk?

In H-1B filings, Autodesk, Inc.'s median base salary for Research Scientist (Computer Science) is $157,581; half of filings fall between $144,187 and $176,544. Bonus and stock are not included.

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

Yes. Autodesk, Inc. 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 Autodesk 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