Plaid Data Scientist salary
Based on 11 H-1B filings by Plaid Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $169,541 |
| 25th | $178,320 |
| 50th (median) | $194,834 |
| 75th | $221,000 |
| 90th | $225,600 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 6). Figure: average salary in that state.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 1 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $198,817 | 10 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a data scientist make at Plaid?
In H-1B filings, Plaid Inc.'s median base salary for Data Scientist is $194,834; half of filings fall between $178,320 and $221,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Plaid sponsor H-1B visas for data scientists?
Yes. Plaid Inc. filed 11 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 Plaid 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