OpenAI OpCo Data Scientist salary
Based on 34 H-1B filings by OpenAI OpCo, LLC, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $175,666 |
| 25th | $251,250 |
| 50th (median) | $322,500 |
| 75th | $337,500 |
| 90th | $394,800 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 24). 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 | 3 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 5 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 8 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $297,500 | 18 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a data scientist make at OpenAI OpCo?
In H-1B filings, OpenAI OpCo, LLC's median base salary for Data Scientist is $322,500; half of filings fall between $251,250 and $337,500. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does OpenAI OpCo sponsor H-1B visas for data scientists?
Yes. OpenAI OpCo, LLC filed 34 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 OpenAI OpCo 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