McKinsey & Company Data Scientist salary
Based on 148 H-1B filings by McKinsey & Company, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $116,000 |
| 25th | $144,600 |
| 50th (median) | $175,850 |
| 75th | $199,850 |
| 90th | $218,712 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2021 | $118,500 | $105,600 | $125,000 | 29 |
| FY2022 | $152,500 | $123,275 | $176,200 | 38 |
| FY2023 | $146,600 | $121,000 | $180,000 | 89 |
| FY2024 | $160,500 | $136,800 | $192,000 | 96 |
| FY2025 | $175,500 | $150,200 | $198,225 | 78 |
| FY2026 | $179,700 | $141,700 | $202,250 | 70 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (New York 45). 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 | $130,000 | 13 |
| Level II · Qualified | $152,150 | 78 |
| Level III · Experienced | $200,000 | 41 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $207,000 | 16 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a data scientist make at McKinsey & Company?
In H-1B filings, McKinsey & Company's median base salary for Data Scientist is $175,850; half of filings fall between $144,600 and $199,850. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does McKinsey & Company sponsor H-1B visas for data scientists?
Yes. McKinsey & Company filed 148 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 McKinsey & Company 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