Merck Sharp & Dohme Data Scientist salary
Based on 27 H-1B filings by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $91,500 |
| 25th | $114,700 |
| 50th (median) | $129,854 |
| 75th | $153,800 |
| 90th | $170,373 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (New Jersey 15). 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 | 5 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 9 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 6 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 7 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a data scientist make at Merck Sharp & Dohme?
In H-1B filings, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC's median base salary for Data Scientist is $129,854; half of filings fall between $114,700 and $153,800. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Merck Sharp & Dohme sponsor H-1B visas for data scientists?
Yes. Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC filed 27 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 Merck Sharp & Dohme 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