Duolingo Research Scientist (Computer Science) salary
Based on 11 H-1B filings by Duolingo, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Engineer, AI Researcher
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $165,300 |
| 25th | $175,000 |
| 50th (median) | $203,200 |
| 75th | $215,200 |
| 90th | $220,400 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Pennsylvania 10). 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 | 2 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 9 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a research scientist (computer science) make at Duolingo?
In H-1B filings, Duolingo, Inc.'s median base salary for Research Scientist (Computer Science) is $203,200; half of filings fall between $175,000 and $215,200. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Duolingo sponsor H-1B visas for research scientist (computer science)s?
Yes. Duolingo, Inc. filed 11 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 Duolingo 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