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Data Scientist Principal

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Data Scientist Principal insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings29All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$115,80026 eligible salary records
Employer names8Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$100,132–$149,290Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
02479FY 2021: 2 filings21FY 2022: 3 filings22FY 2023: 3 filings23FY 2024: 7 filings24FY 2025: 6 filings25FY 2026: 8 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*8 filings$150,000 median · n=7

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$100k–$125kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 26 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Data Scientist Principal29
$115,800 median · n=26 eligible

Top 1 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Columbus, IN13
$100,263 median · n=12 eligible
Memphis, TN3
$119,205 median · n=3 eligible
Annandale, VA2
$186,291 median · n=2 eligible
Nashville, TN2
$147,160 median · n=1 eligible
Arlington, VA1
$166,858 median · n=1 eligible
Centennial, CO1
— median · n=0 eligible
Collierville, TN1
$113,589 median · n=1 eligible
Indianapolis, IN1
$117,600 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
93.1%Certified LCAs
Certified27 93.1%
Certified - Withdrawn2 6.9%

Denominator: all 29 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Cummins Inc.15
$100,263 median · n=14 eligible
Federal Express Corporation5
$181,374 median · n=5 eligible
Fedex Dataworks, Inc.3
$181,195 median · n=3 eligible
Atmus Filtration Inc.2
$147,160 median · n=1 eligible
Centura Health Corporation1
— median · n=0 eligible
Fedex Corporate Services, Inc.1
$113,589 median · n=1 eligible
Lennox International Inc.1
$150,000 median · n=1 eligible
Science Applications International Corporation1
$144,100 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$115,800Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$97,545
25th percentile$100,132
Median (50th)$115,800
75th percentile$149,290
90th percentile$182,187

n=26 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

29 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Science Applications International CorporationData Scientist Principal

Filing details

$144,100 /yr

I-200-26168-025467
Reported wage: $144,100 / year
Annualized: $144,100
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-12-10
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Katy, TX06/17/202612/11/2026
Atmus Filtration Inc.Data Scientist Principal

Filing details

$147,160 /yr

I-200-26147-954868
Reported wage: $147,160–$157,516 / year
Annualized: $147,160
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-03
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Nashville, TN05/27/202610/01/2026
Atmus Filtration Inc.Data Scientist Principal

Filing details

$147,160 /yr

I-200-26125-867749
Reported wage: $147,160–$157,516 / year
Annualized: $147,160
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-15
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Nashville, TN05/04/202610/01/2026
Cummins Inc.Data Scientist Principal

Filing details

$118,331 /yr

I-200-26113-824680
Reported wage: $118,331–$154,800 / year
Annualized: $118,331
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-29
Employment end: 2029-10-19
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN04/22/202610/20/2026
Federal Express CorporationData Scientist Principal

Filing details

$189,582.4 /yr

I-200-26009-548549
Reported wage: $189,582.4–$199,582.4 / year
Annualized: $189,582
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-16
Employment end: 2029-02-28
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Annandale, VA01/09/202603/01/2026
Federal Express CorporationData Scientist Principal

Filing details

$190,474 /yr

I-200-26006-538517
Reported wage: $190,474–$195,474 / year
Annualized: $190,474
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-13
Employment end: 2029-02-28
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Seattle, WA01/06/202603/01/2026
Federal Express CorporationData Scientist Principal

Filing details

$181,374.16 /yr

I-200-25351-489958
Reported wage: $181,374.16–$191,374.16 / year
Annualized: $181,374
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-12-24
Employment end: 2029-02-28
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New Berlin, WI12/17/202503/01/2026
Lennox International Inc.Data Scientist Principal

Filing details

$150,000 /yr

I-200-25349-482776
Reported wage: $150,000–$226,000 / year
Annualized: $150,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-12-22
Employment end: 2029-01-04
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Richardson, TX12/15/202501/05/2026
Cummins Inc.Data Scientist Principal

Filing details

$117,600 /yr

I-200-25185-153776
Reported wage: $117,600–$176,400 / year
Annualized: $117,600
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-11
Employment end: 2028-11-03
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Indianapolis, IN07/04/202511/04/2025
Fedex Dataworks, Inc.Data Scientist Principal

Filing details

$166,858 /yr

I-200-25014-615676
Reported wage: $166,858 / year
Annualized: $166,858
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-21
Employment end: 2028-06-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Arlington, VA01/13/202507/01/2025
Federal Express CorporationData Scientist Principal

Filing details

$119,205 /yr

I-200-25011-612237
Reported wage: $119,205 / year
Annualized: $119,205
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-17
Employment end: 2028-06-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Memphis, TN01/11/202507/01/2025
Fedex Dataworks, Inc.Data Scientist Principal

Filing details

$181,195 /yr

I-200-25002-588385
Reported wage: $181,195–$191,195 / year
Annualized: $181,195
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-10
Employment end: 2028-06-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Sussex, WI01/02/202507/01/2025
Cummins Inc.Data Scientist Principal

Filing details

$103,438 /yr

I-200-24296-425336
Reported wage: $103,438–$150,000 / year
Annualized: $103,438
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-29
Employment end: 2028-02-17
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN10/22/202402/18/2025
Fedex Dataworks, Inc.Data Scientist Principal

Filing details

$183,000 /yr

I-200-24268-360004
Reported wage: $183,000–$193,000 / year
Annualized: $183,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-01
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Annandale, VA09/24/202410/01/2024
Cummins Inc.Data Scientist Principal

Filing details

$103,813 /yr

I-200-24261-343646
Reported wage: $103,813–$150,000 / year
Annualized: $103,813
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-09-24
Employment end: 2027-10-08
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN09/17/202410/09/2024
Cummins Inc.Data Scientist Principal

Filing details

$114,000 /yr

I-200-24212-233046
Reported wage: $114,000–$171,600 / year
Annualized: $114,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-08-06
Employment end: 2027-12-25
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN07/30/202412/26/2024
Cummins Inc.Data Scientist Principal

Filing details

$100,000 /yr

I-200-24211-229395
Reported wage: $100,000–$150,000 / year
Annualized: $100,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-08-05
Employment end: 2028-01-21
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN07/29/202401/22/2025
Cummins Inc.Data Scientist Principal

Filing details

$114,000 /yr

I-200-24184-166679
Reported wage: $114,000–$171,600 / year
Annualized: $114,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-07-30
Employment end: 2027-12-25
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN07/01/202412/26/2024
Federal Express CorporationData Scientist Principal

Filing details

$126,385 /yr

I-200-24136-997566
Reported wage: $126,385–$136,390 / year
Annualized: $126,385
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-22
Employment end: 2027-06-15
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Memphis, TN05/15/202406/16/2024
Cummins Inc.Data Scientist Principal

Filing details

$97,600 /yr

I-200-24088-837027
Reported wage: $97,600–$146,400 / year
Annualized: $97,600
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-04
Employment end: 2027-07-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN03/28/202407/30/2024
Cummins Inc.Data Scientist Principal

Filing details

$97,600 /yr

I-200-23346-560439
Reported wage: $97,600–$146,400 / year
Annualized: $97,600
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-12-19
Employment end: 2027-01-07
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Memphis, TN12/12/202301/08/2024
Cummins Inc.Data Scientist Principal

Filing details

$97,490 /yr

I-200-23158-087993
Reported wage: $97,490–$141,960 / year
Annualized: $97,490
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-14
Employment end: 2026-12-05
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN06/07/202312/06/2023
Cummins Inc.Data Scientist Principal

Filing details

$100,526 /yr

I-200-23115-965056
Reported wage: $100,526–$141,960 / year
Annualized: $100,526
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-02
Employment end: 2026-10-19
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN04/25/202310/20/2023
Fedex Corporate Services, Inc.Data Scientist Principal

Filing details

$113,588.88 /yr

I-200-22342-629890
Reported wage: $113,588.88–$156,184.8 / year
Annualized: $113,589
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-12-15
Employment end: 2026-02-15
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Collierville, TN12/08/202202/16/2023
Cummins Inc.Data Scientist Principal

Filing details

$94,640 /yr

I-200-22055-929033
Reported wage: $94,640–$141,960 / year
Annualized: $94,640
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-03-03
Employment end: 2025-03-20
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbus, IN02/24/202203/21/2022

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.