H-1B Scientific Researcher Salary
The median H-1B base salary for a Scientific Researcher is $78,146, across 45 certified LCAs.
Median wage
$78,146
Average wage
$79,591
90th percentile
$107,349
Certified LCAs
45
Salary distribution
Annualized base salary on certified LCAs. Excludes bonus and stock.
25th
Median
75th
90th
- Lowest
- $48,000
- 25th
- $61,453
- Median
- $78,146
- Average
- $79,591
- 90th
- $107,349
- Highest
- $127,878
Based on 45 certified base wages, annualized.
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Top H-1B sponsors for Scientific Researcher
Employers ranked by certified LCA volume for this role.
| Company↕ | LCAs↕ | Median▼ |
|---|---|---|
| Genentech, Inc. | 19 | $91,560 |
| Guidehouse Digital LLC | 1 | $90,000 |
| Black Canyon Consulting LLC | 1 | $90,000 |
| PRO Unlimited, Inc. | 3 | $89,606 |
| California Institute of Technology | 9 | $74,880 |
| Betterhumans Inc. | 5 | $58,510 |
| University of South Florida | 6 | $52,800 |
| Archbold Expeditions | 1 | $48,000 |