# Lyft salaries

> What Lyft posts on its job listings and offers in US visa filings, by role, with the number of listings behind each figure.

Data as of 2026-11-06 · https://alderhq.app/companies/lyft/salaries

- Median, Data Scientist: $163,677
- Open roles with pay: 20 of 167
- Median H-1B wage (USD): $150,000

## Posted pay on Lyft job listings

**Median of posted ranges, annual**

| Role | Level | Where | Listings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Scientist | All levels | United States | 4 | $158,941 | $163,677 | $166,500 |
| other | All levels | SF Bay Area | 3 | $121,375 | $132,500 | $138,250 |
| Data Scientist | Senior | United States | 3 | $159,850 | $166,500 | $166,500 |
| other | Senior | United States | 3 | $138,240 | $144,000 | $144,000 |

## Offered wages in US visa filings

**US DOL certified cases, annualised USD (offered wage)**

| Role | Program | Fiscal year | Cases | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | H-1B (LCA) | FY26 | 34 | $138,000 | $161,500 | $179,750 |
| Data Scientist | H-1B (LCA) | FY26 | 23 | $129,000 | $148,000 | $165,000 |
| other | H-1B (LCA) | FY26 | 8 | $113,500 | $118,000 | $130,250 |
| Engineering Manager | H-1B (LCA) | FY26 | 3 | $183,000 | $216,000 | $218,500 |
| All roles | PERM | FY26 | 32 | $124,000 | $138,750 | $149,427 |

Source: US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data, LCA FY2026_Q3 + LCA FY2025_Q4 + PERM FY2026_Q3 + PERM FY2025_Q4. Offered wages are the lower bound stated on certified filings.

## Method

- Posted pay is the midpoint of ranges on Lyft's live listings, annualised. It is not what people are paid.
- Figures appear only where at least 3 listings or cases back them.
## More on Lyft

- [Overview and open roles](https://alderhq.app/companies/lyft)
- [Hiring trend](https://alderhq.app/companies/lyft/hiring)
- [Visa sponsorship](https://alderhq.app/companies/lyft/visa)
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## Questions

### How much does Lyft pay a Data Scientist?

Lyft job listings for Data Scientist roles in United States state a median of $163,677 a year (4 listings, middle half $158,941 to $166,500).

### Does Lyft post salary ranges?

20 of 167 open roles state a pay range. Counted on 2026-11-08.

### What does Lyft pay on H-1B visas?

Certified H-1B filings in FY26 offer a median of $161,500 for Software Engineer (34 cases).

## Cite

Alder. "Lyft salaries: posted pay by role". Data as of 2026-11-06. https://alderhq.app/companies/lyft/salaries