Data Scientist salary in Atlanta, GA
Based on 1,853 certified H-1B filings in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Alpharetta, Cumming, Duluth, Marietta, Sandy Springs.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $79,930 |
| 25th | $93,000 |
| 50th (median) | $112,736 |
| 75th | $135,000 |
| 90th | $153,800 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $92,872 | $77,793 | $106,826 | 112 |
| FY2021 | $95,000 | $78,608 | $120,735 | 144 |
| FY2022 | $110,000 | $87,500 | $130,070 | 345 |
| FY2023 | $101,250 | $86,736 | $125,000 | 613 |
| FY2024 | $105,000 | $89,877 | $128,243 | 842 |
| FY2025 | $112,736 | $90,958 | $134,493 | 1,058 |
| FY2026 | $114,754 | $93,974 | $135,533 | 795 |
Cost of living
Atlanta's median Data Scientist salary of $112,736 is worth about $112,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Atlanta = 100.1).
Compared with all workers here
All Data Scientists in the Atlanta, GA area earned a median of $108,940 in May 2025 (6,820 employed). The H-1B median here is $112,736, 3% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LexisNexis Risk Solutions | $105,000 | 57 |
| Microsoft | $145,650 | 51 |
| Amazon | $135,400 | 47 |
| Truist Bank | $120,609 | 45 |
| Home Depot Management Company | $125,000 | 43 |
| Pyramid Consulting | $112,736 | 31 |
| Intercontinental Exchange Holdings | $94,000 | 26 |
| Visa | $116,800 | 25 |
| Equifax | $120,091 | 22 |
| Deloitte | $135,533 | 18 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $73,661 | 299 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $95,000 | 752 |
| Senior · Level III | $123,708 | 442 |
| Expert · Level IV | $142,165 | 306 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $69,202 | $73,661 | 299 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $90,958 | $95,000 | 752 |
| Senior · Level III | $114,754 | $123,708 | 442 |
| Expert · Level IV | $135,533 | $142,165 | 306 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.