Nike Data Scientist salary
Based on 43 H-1B filings by Nike, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $123,550 |
| 25th | $140,300 |
| 50th (median) | $150,689 |
| 75th | $175,898 |
| 90th | $196,832 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2022 | $160,000 | $124,125 | $187,500 | 10 |
| FY2023 | $151,000 | $140,000 | $167,200 | 34 |
| FY2024 | $157,579 | $145,600 | $189,276 | 25 |
| FY2025 | $153,874 | $140,000 | $175,898 | 36 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 7 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Oregon 36). 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 | 1 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 8 |
| Level III · Experienced | $149,247 | 19 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $184,960 | 14 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a data scientist make at Nike?
In H-1B filings, Nike's median base salary for Data Scientist is $150,689; half of filings fall between $140,300 and $175,898. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Nike sponsor H-1B visas for data scientists?
Yes. Nike filed 43 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 Nike 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