Zoom Communications Research Scientist (Computer Science) salary

Based on 17 H-1B filings by Zoom Communications, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Also listed as: Machine Learning Engineer, AI Researcher

Median salary$180,000
Middle 50%$164.4k–$224.7k
vs. all employers−3%comparison median $185,536
Filings17FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $141,854 and $257,680.
PercentileSalary
10th$155,467
25th$164,403
50th (median)$180,000
75th$224,682
90th$240,872

By state

California
$199,521
Washington
$179,743

Bar length: number of filings (California 11). Figure: average salary in that state.

By city

San Jose, CA$191,922 · 11 filings

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

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry too few 4
Level II · Qualified too few 8
Level III · Experienced too few 2
Level IV · Fully competent too few 2

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

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

In H-1B filings, Zoom Communications, Inc.'s median base salary for Research Scientist (Computer Science) is $180,000; half of filings fall between $164,403 and $224,682. Bonus and stock are not included.

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

Yes. Zoom Communications, Inc. filed 17 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 Zoom Communications 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