ServiceNow Research Scientist (Computer Science) salary

Based on 20 H-1B filings by ServiceNow, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Also listed as: Machine Learning Engineer, AI Researcher

Median salary$194,332
Middle 50%$131.7k–$214.5k
vs. all employers+5%comparison median $185,536
Filings20FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $123,789 and $237,352.
PercentileSalary
10th$129,496
25th$131,700
50th (median)$194,332
75th$214,464
90th$234,353

By state

California
$186,397
Washington
$193,815
Illinois
$122,450
Virginia
$132,434

Bar length: number of filings (California 16). Figure: average salary in that state.

By city

Santa Clara, CA$198,918 · 16 filings

Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry – 0
Level II · Qualified too few 3
Level III · Experienced too few 7
Level IV · Fully competent too few 1

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

How much does a research scientist (computer science) make at ServiceNow?

In H-1B filings, ServiceNow, Inc.'s median base salary for Research Scientist (Computer Science) is $194,332; half of filings fall between $131,700 and $214,464. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does ServiceNow sponsor H-1B visas for research scientist (computer science)s?

Yes. ServiceNow, Inc. filed 20 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 15-1221 (Computer and Information Research Scientists), so this page covers every job title ServiceNow 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