Data Scientists salary in Government and public sector, New York
Federal, state, and local public administration agencies.
Data Scientists (Government) in New York: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 7 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $82,326. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 1 | $82,400 |
| Level II — qualified | 1 | $131,500 |
| Level III — experienced | 1 | $150,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Data Scientists (Government) in New York. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK STATE | Data Analyst 1 | 4 | $66,951 |
| New York Power Authority | Reporting Lead Project and Program Control | 2 | $140,750 |
| County of Albany (Albany County) | Data Engineer | 1 | $82,400 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Research Scientist 2 at NEW YORK STATE$82,326AlbanyDecided Dec 29, 2025I-200-25353-498522
- Reporting Lead Project and Program Control at New York Power Authority$131,500White PlainsWage Level IIDecided Sep 26, 2025I-200-25262-322562
- Data Engineer at County of Albany (Albany County)$82,400AlbanyWage Level IDecided Aug 15, 2025I-200-25220-230343
- Data Quality Lead at New York Power Authority$150,000White PlainsWage Level IIIDecided Aug 14, 2025I-200-25219-228990
- Data Analyst 1 at NEW YORK STATE$66,951SchenectadyDecided Aug 12, 2025I-200-25217-223127
- Data Analyst 1 at NEW YORK STATE$66,951SchenectadyDecided Aug 12, 2025I-200-25217-223133
- Data Analyst 1 at NEW YORK STATE$66,951SchenectadyDecided Jul 14, 2025I-200-25188-155283
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.