Senior Data Scientist salary in Phoenix, AZ
Based on 100 certified H-1B filings at DOL wage level III in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Tempe, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $115,357 |
| 25th | $115,710 |
| 50th (median) | $118,824 |
| 75th | $129,679 |
| 90th | $145,023 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $108,000 | $101,920 | $109,000 | 11 |
| FY2021 | $93,052 | $86,625 | $100,832 | 26 |
| FY2022 | $126,078 | $103,210 | $136,853 | 20 |
| FY2023 | $110,000 | $100,000 | $122,500 | 42 |
| FY2024 | $121,250 | $112,839 | $130,000 | 34 |
| FY2025 | $120,000 | $115,357 | $133,725 | 45 |
| FY2026 | $118,000 | $115,710 | $127,563 | 55 |
Cost of living
Phoenix's median senior Data Scientist salary of $118,824 is worth about $115,000 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Phoenix = 103.3).
Compared with all workers here
All Data Scientists in the Phoenix, AZ area earned a median of $114,540 in May 2025 (3,480 employed). The H-1B median here is $118,824, 4% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Employers filing at this level
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| American Express | too few | 6 |
| Circle K Stores | too few | 4 |
| Phoenix Staff | too few | 4 |
| Western Alliance Bank | too few | 4 |
| Capgemini America | too few | 3 |
| Gen Digital | too few | 3 |
| CVS Health | too few | 2 |
| PayPal | too few | 2 |
| Adroit Affine | too few | 2 |
| Arizona State University | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $75,500 | 152 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $95,680 | 308 |
| Senior · Level III | $118,824 | 100 |
| Expert · Level IV | $146,749 | 107 |
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 | $73,757 | $75,500 | 152 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $95,555 | $95,680 | 308 |
| Senior · Level III | $115,710 | $118,824 | 100 |
| Expert · Level IV | $135,845 | $146,749 | 107 |
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.