Research Scientist (Computer Science) salary in Lafayette, IN
Based on 11 certified H-1B filings in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes West Lafayette.
Also listed as: Machine Learning Engineer, AI Researcher
Median salary$110,933
Middle 50%$67.5k–$148k
vs. national median−40%comparison median $185,536
Filings11FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $59,000 |
| 25th | $67,500 |
| 50th (median) | $110,933 |
| 75th | $147,992 |
| 90th | $152,000 |
Cost of living
Lafayette's median Research Scientist (Computer Science) salary of $110,933 is worth about $118,700 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Lafayette = 93.4).
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | too few | 5 |
| NVIDIA | 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 | 7 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.