Microsoft Data Scientist salary
Based on 1,532 H-1B filings by Microsoft Corporation, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $137,930 |
| 25th | $155,826 |
| 50th (median) | $172,565 |
| 75th | $191,298 |
| 90th | $210,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $142,050 | $130,000 | $160,000 | 564 |
| FY2021 | $143,000 | $133,000 | $160,185 | 521 |
| FY2022 | $151,759 | $136,550 | $166,543 | 812 |
| FY2023 | $160,790 | $144,352 | $177,550 | 742 |
| FY2024 | $166,282 | $150,000 | $184,380 | 823 |
| FY2025 | $171,000 | $153,442 | $187,900 | 977 |
| FY2026 | $175,829 | $159,975 | $195,185 | 555 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Washington 1,164). 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 | $132,900 | 102 |
| Level II · Qualified | $158,354 | 516 |
| Level III · Experienced | $182,408 | 708 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $216,100 | 148 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a data scientist make at Microsoft?
In H-1B filings, Microsoft Corporation's median base salary for Data Scientist is $172,565; half of filings fall between $155,826 and $191,298. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Microsoft sponsor H-1B visas for data scientists?
Yes. Microsoft Corporation filed 1,532 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 Microsoft 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