Research Scientist (Computer Science) salary in Columbus, OH
Based on 16 certified H-1B filings in the Columbus, OH metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Hilliard, Dublin, Powell.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Engineer, AI Researcher
Median salary$160,000
Middle 50%$126.9k–$165k
vs. national median−14%comparison median $185,536
Filings16FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $95,735 |
| 25th | $126,875 |
| 50th (median) | $160,000 |
| 75th | $165,000 |
| 90th | $177,600 |
Cost of living
Columbus's median Research Scientist (Computer Science) salary of $160,000 is worth about $167,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Columbus = 95.5).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Chase | too few | 5 |
| The Ohio 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 | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 4 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.