Best Buy Data Scientist salary
Based on 19 H-1B filings by Best Buy Co., Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $112,763 |
| 25th | $123,416 |
| 50th (median) | $145,000 |
| 75th | $160,000 |
| 90th | $190,028 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Minnesota 17). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 8 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 3 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 3 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 5 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a data scientist make at Best Buy?
In H-1B filings, Best Buy Co., Inc.'s median base salary for Data Scientist is $145,000; half of filings fall between $123,416 and $160,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Best Buy sponsor H-1B visas for data scientists?
Yes. Best Buy Co., 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 Best Buy 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