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Lead Data Science Engineer

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Lead Data Science Engineer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings18All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$169,87518 eligible salary records
Employer names12Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$142,510–$185,318Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
01234FY 2016: 1 filings16FY 2017: 3 filings17FY 2020: 1 filings20FY 2021: 2 filings21FY 2022: 1 filings22FY 2023: 2 filings23FY 2024: 2 filings24FY 2025: 4 filings25FY 2026: 2 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*2 filings$178,215 median · n=2

*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
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 18 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
Lead Data Science Engineer14
$170,750 median · n=14 eligible
Senior Lead Data Science Engineer2
$151,215 median · n=2 eligible
Senior Lead Data Science Engineer (117)2
$143,020 median · n=2 eligible

Top 3 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
Boston, MA4
$143,020 median · n=4 eligible
Palo Alto, CA3
$169,749 median · n=3 eligible
Plymouth Meeting, PA2
$173,215 median · n=2 eligible
San Francisco, CA2
$203,500 median · n=2 eligible
Seattle, WA2
$193,045 median · n=2 eligible
Austin, TX1
$134,472 median · n=1 eligible
Bloomington, MN1
$121,000 median · n=1 eligible
Chicago, IL1
$138,715 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
100.0%Certified LCAs
Certified18 100.0%

Denominator: all 18 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Docusign, Inc.3
$203,500 median · n=3 eligible
Medidata Solutions, Inc.3
$176,430 median · n=3 eligible
Salesforce.Com, Inc.3
$169,749 median · n=3 eligible
Draftkings Inc.2
$134,000 median · n=2 eligible
Ccc Intelligent Solutions, Inc1
$138,715 median · n=1 eligible
Chegg, Inc.1
$200,000 median · n=1 eligible
Dk Crown Holdings Inc.1
$144,040 median · n=1 eligible
Highspot Inc.1
$199,000 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
$169,875Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$131,930
25th percentile$142,510
Median (50th)$169,875
75th percentile$185,318
90th percentile$201,050

n=18 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

18 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
Medidata Solutions, Inc.Senior Lead Data Science Engineer

Filing details

$176,430.02 /yr

I-200-26141-937541
Reported wage: $176,430.02 / year
Annualized: $176,430
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-29
Employment end: 2029-10-08
Worker positions: 1

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

Plymouth Meeting, PA05/21/202610/09/2026
Medidata Solutions, Inc.Lead Data Science Engineer

Filing details

$180,000 /yr

I-200-26100-781403
Reported wage: $180,000 / year
Annualized: $180,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-17
Employment end: 2029-04-26
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY04/10/202604/27/2026
Docusign, Inc.Lead Data Science Engineer

Filing details

$203,500 /yr

I-200-25197-179225
Reported wage: $203,500–$315,400 / year
Annualized: $203,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-23
Employment end: 2029-01-02
Worker positions: 1

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

San Francisco, CA07/16/202501/03/2026
Docusign, Inc.Lead Data Science Engineer

Filing details

$203,500 /yr

I-200-25197-179242
Reported wage: $203,500–$315,400 / year
Annualized: $203,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-23
Employment end: 2029-01-02
Worker positions: 1

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

San Francisco, CA07/16/202501/03/2026
Ccc Intelligent Solutions, IncLead Data Science Engineer

Filing details

$138,715 /yr

I-200-25094-831957
Reported wage: $138,715–$162,000 / year
Annualized: $138,715
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-11
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Chicago, IL04/04/202510/01/2025
Trane Technologies Company, LLCLead Data Science Engineer

Filing details

$121,000 /yr

I-200-25015-619968
Reported wage: $121,000–$180,000 / year
Annualized: $121,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-23
Employment end: 2028-01-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Bloomington, MN01/15/202502/01/2025
Dk Crown Holdings Inc.Senior Lead Data Science Engineer (117)

Filing details

$144,040 /yr

I-200-24180-159247
Reported wage: $144,040–$204,000 / year
Annualized: $144,040
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-07-08
Employment end: 2027-10-17
Worker positions: 1

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

Boston, MA06/28/202410/18/2024
Sabre Glbl Inc.Lead Data Science Engineer

Filing details

$134,472 /yr

I-200-24116-927004
Reported wage: $134,472–$213,132 / year
Annualized: $134,472
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-02
Employment end: 2027-10-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Austin, TX04/25/202410/15/2024
Medidata Solutions, Inc.Lead Data Science Engineer

Filing details

$170,000 /yr

I-200-23264-365999
Reported wage: $170,000 / year
Annualized: $170,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-09-28
Employment end: 2026-10-08
Worker positions: 1

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

Plymouth Meeting, PA09/21/202310/09/2023
John Hancock Life Insurance Company (USA)Lead Data Science Engineer

Filing details

$171,500 /yr

I-200-23143-046724
Reported wage: $171,500 / year
Annualized: $171,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-30
Employment end: 2026-11-16
Worker positions: 1

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

Boston, MA05/23/202311/17/2023
Draftkings Inc.Senior Lead Data Science Engineer (117)

Filing details

$142,000 /yr

I-200-21285-638889
Reported wage: $142,000–$204,000 / year
Annualized: $142,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2021-10-19
Employment end: 2024-10-17
Worker positions: 1

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

Boston, MA10/12/202110/18/2021
Draftkings Inc.Senior Lead Data Science Engineer

Filing details

$126,000 /yr

I-200-21196-463494
Reported wage: $126,000–$181,500 / year
Annualized: $126,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-07-22
Employment end: 2024-07-25
Worker positions: 1

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

Boston, MA07/15/202107/26/2021
Docusign Inc.Lead Data Science Engineer

Filing details

$187,090 /yr

I-200-21088-181931
Reported wage: $187,090 / year
Annualized: $187,090
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-04-05
Employment end: 2024-09-21
Worker positions: 1

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

Seattle, WA03/29/202109/22/2021
Highspot Inc.Lead Data Science Engineer

Filing details

$199,000 /yr

I-200-20063-373444
Reported wage: $199,000–$201,000 / year
Annualized: $199,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-03-10
Employment end: 2023-09-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Seattle, WA03/03/202009/02/2020
Salesforce.Com, Inc.Lead Data Science Engineer

Filing details

$147,222 /yr

I-200-17083-372290
Reported wage: $147,222 / year
Annualized: $147,222
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-03-31
Employment end: 2020-06-23
Worker positions: 1

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

Palo Alto, CA03/24/201706/24/2017
Salesforce.Com, Inc.Lead Data Science Engineer

Filing details

$169,749 /yr

I-200-17066-288943
Reported wage: $169,749 / year
Annualized: $169,749
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-03-14
Employment end: 2020-06-23
Worker positions: 1

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

Palo Alto, CA03/08/201706/24/2017
Salesforce.Com, Inc.Lead Data Science Engineer

Filing details

$169,749 /yr

I-200-17062-192086
Reported wage: $169,749 / year
Annualized: $169,749
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-03-09
Employment end: 2020-06-23
Worker positions: 1

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

Palo Alto, CA03/03/201706/24/2017
Chegg, Inc.Lead Data Science Engineer

Filing details

$200,000 /yr

I-200-16025-719347
Reported wage: $200,000 / year
Annualized: $200,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-02-01
Employment end: 2019-05-25
Worker positions: 1

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

Santa Clara, CA01/26/201605/26/2016

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.