McDonald's Data Scientist salary
Based on 28 H-1B filings by McDonald's Corporation, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $143,113 |
| 25th | $149,656 |
| 50th (median) | $160,000 |
| 75th | $170,305 |
| 90th | $186,590 |
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 1 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 2 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $160,000 | 24 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a data scientist make at McDonald's?
In H-1B filings, McDonald's Corporation's median base salary for Data Scientist is $160,000; half of filings fall between $149,656 and $170,305. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does McDonald's sponsor H-1B visas for data scientists?
Yes. McDonald's Corporation filed 28 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 McDonald's 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