IBM Research Scientist (Computer Science) salary
Based on 68 H-1B filings by IBM, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Engineer, AI Researcher
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $200,108 |
| 25th | $212,124 |
| 50th (median) | $232,992 |
| 75th | $252,413 |
| 90th | $277,001 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $165,000 | $143,192 | $191,367 | 22 |
| FY2021 | $141,537 | $139,200 | $172,112 | 14 |
| FY2022 | $139,270 | $139,200 | $161,018 | 28 |
| FY2023 | $203,300 | $197,000 | $230,499 | 36 |
| FY2024 | $231,418 | $207,363 | $242,839 | 44 |
| FY2025 | $237,747 | $214,518 | $250,884 | 38 |
| FY2026 | $228,360 | $204,182 | $252,746 | 30 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (New York 37). 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 | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | $230,059 | 50 |
| Level III · Experienced | $235,068 | 14 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 4 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a research scientist (computer science) make at IBM?
In H-1B filings, IBM's median base salary for Research Scientist (Computer Science) is $232,992; half of filings fall between $212,124 and $252,413. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does IBM sponsor H-1B visas for research scientist (computer science)s?
Yes. IBM filed 68 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 IBM 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