H-1B Research Scientist (PhD) Salary
The median H-1B base salary for a Research Scientist (PhD) is $72,000, across 26 certified LCAs.
Median wage
$72,000
Average wage
$134,196
90th percentile
$94,711
Certified LCAs
26
Salary distribution
Annualized base salary on certified LCAs. Excludes bonus and stock.
25th
Median
75th
90th
- Lowest
- $66,789
- 25th
- $68,786
- Median
- $72,000
- Average
- $134,196
- 90th
- $94,711
- Highest
- $825,432
Based on 25 certified base wages, annualized.
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Top H-1B sponsors for Research Scientist (PhD)
Employers ranked by certified LCA volume for this role.
| Company↕ | LCAs↕ | Median▼ |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | 1 | $100,610 |
| The Children's Mercy Hospital | 3 | $82,680 |
| The Scripps Research Institute | 22 | $68,786 |