Southwest Airlines Data Scientist salary
Based on 12 H-1B filings by Southwest Airlines Co., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $118,469 |
| 25th | $140,109 |
| 50th (median) | $140,109 |
| 75th | $141,773 |
| 90th | $141,773 |
By city
Southwest Airlines files many roles at exactly $140,109. 6 of 12 filings (50%).
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
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 | $140,109 | 10 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a data scientist make at Southwest Airlines?
In H-1B filings, Southwest Airlines Co.'s median base salary for Data Scientist is $140,109; half of filings fall between $140,109 and $141,773. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Southwest Airlines sponsor H-1B visas for data scientists?
Yes. Southwest Airlines Co. filed 12 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 Southwest Airlines 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