Databricks Data Scientist salary
Based on 20 H-1B filings by Databricks, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $130,277 |
| 25th | $140,858 |
| 50th (median) | $172,266 |
| 75th | $200,570 |
| 90th | $212,582 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 1 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 1 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 2 |
| FY2023 | $147,000 | $135,000 | $175,000 | 10 |
| FY2024 | $145,000 | $140,000 | $175,000 | 13 |
| FY2025 | $183,581 | $155,775 | $211,536 | 12 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 8 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 12). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 1 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 4 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 5 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $192,900 | 10 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a data scientist make at Databricks?
In H-1B filings, Databricks, Inc.'s median base salary for Data Scientist is $172,266; half of filings fall between $140,858 and $200,570. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Databricks sponsor H-1B visas for data scientists?
Yes. Databricks, Inc. filed 20 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 Databricks 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