Qualcomm Data Scientist salary
Based on 25 H-1B filings by Qualcomm, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $112,366 |
| 25th | $116,958 |
| 50th (median) | $154,350 |
| 75th | $192,600 |
| 90th | $247,036 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 4 |
| FY2022 | $156,000 | $108,784 | $156,000 | 12 |
| FY2023 | $109,304 | $94,827 | $146,750 | 11 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2025 | $132,829 | $116,958 | $192,600 | 16 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 9 |
By city
Qualcomm files many roles at exactly $116,958. 8 of 25 filings (32%).
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | $116,958 | 14 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 4 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a data scientist make at Qualcomm?
In H-1B filings, Qualcomm's median base salary for Data Scientist is $154,350; half of filings fall between $116,958 and $192,600. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Qualcomm sponsor H-1B visas for data scientists?
Yes. Qualcomm filed 25 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 Qualcomm 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