Research Scientist (Computer Science) salary in Ithaca, NY
Based on 13 certified H-1B filings in the Ithaca, NY metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Engineer, AI Researcher
Median salary$138,000
Middle 50%$78.6k–$208k
vs. national median−26%comparison median $185,536
Filings13FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $63,489 |
| 25th | $78,582 |
| 50th (median) | $138,000 |
| 75th | $208,000 |
| 90th | $208,000 |
Cost of living
Ithaca's median Research Scientist (Computer Science) salary of $138,000 is worth about $133,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Ithaca = 103.3).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | too few | 5 |
| Amazon | too few | 4 |
| Pokee AI | too few | 3 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 5 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.