H-1B Research Scientist - Senior Salary
The median H-1B base salary for a Research Scientist - Senior is $76,000, across 40 certified LCAs.
Median wage
$76,000
Average wage
$82,242
90th percentile
$105,624
Certified LCAs
40
Salary distribution
Annualized base salary on certified LCAs. Excludes bonus and stock.
25th
Median
75th
90th
- Lowest
- $59,671
- 25th
- $73,475
- Median
- $76,000
- Average
- $82,242
- 90th
- $105,624
- Highest
- $119,508
Based on 40 certified base wages, annualized.
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Top H-1B sponsors for Research Scientist - Senior
Employers ranked by certified LCA volume for this role.
| Company↕ | LCAs↕ | Median▼ |
|---|---|---|
| SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | 2 | $119,508 |
| Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. | 3 | $105,624 |
| Virginia Department of Transportation | 1 | $94,529 |
| Duke University | 3 | $92,000 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | 6 | $81,525 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | 1 | $81,130 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | 18 | $75,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | 4 | $75,000 |
| Duke University and Health System | 1 | $70,850 |
| University of Notre Dame du Lac | 1 | $59,671 |