The University of Chicago Data Scientist salary
Based on 27 H-1B filings by The University of Chicago, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $74,617 |
| 25th | $81,370 |
| 50th (median) | $85,000 |
| 75th | $104,000 |
| 90th | $112,181 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 2 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2023 | $79,167 | $72,129 | $95,953 | 20 |
| FY2024 | $84,048 | $71,000 | $86,284 | 15 |
| FY2025 | $86,644 | $83,636 | $104,000 | 16 |
| FY2026 | $85,000 | $79,006 | $104,125 | 11 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Illinois 25). 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 | $82,700 | 12 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 6 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 4 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 5 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a data scientist make at The University of Chicago?
In H-1B filings, The University of Chicago's median base salary for Data Scientist is $85,000; half of filings fall between $81,370 and $104,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does The University of Chicago sponsor H-1B visas for data scientists?
Yes. The University of Chicago filed 27 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 The University of Chicago 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