H-1B Research Scientist/Scholar I Salary
The median H-1B base salary for a Research Scientist/Scholar I is $65,000, across 27 certified LCAs.
Median wage
$65,000
Average wage
$69,797
90th percentile
$88,500
Certified LCAs
27
Salary distribution
Annualized base salary on certified LCAs. Excludes bonus and stock.
25th
Median
75th
90th
- Lowest
- $50,500
- 25th
- $62,000
- Median
- $65,000
- Average
- $69,797
- 90th
- $88,500
- Highest
- $100,000
Based on 27 certified base wages, annualized.
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Top H-1B sponsors for Research Scientist/Scholar I
Employers ranked by certified LCA volume for this role.
| Company↕ | LCAs↕ | Median▼ |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University | 27 | $65,000 |