H-1B Scientist 3 Salary
The median H-1B base salary for a Scientist 3 is $150,000, across 57 certified LCAs.
Median wage
$150,000
Average wage
$145,656
90th percentile
$173,498
Certified LCAs
57
Salary distribution
Annualized base salary on certified LCAs. Excludes bonus and stock.
25th
Median
75th
90th
- Lowest
- $87,506
- 25th
- $135,000
- Median
- $150,000
- Average
- $145,656
- 90th
- $173,498
- Highest
- $188,652
Based on 57 certified base wages, annualized.
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Top H-1B sponsors for Scientist 3
Employers ranked by certified LCA volume for this role.
| Company↕ | LCAs↕ | Median▼ |
|---|---|---|
| Amyris, Inc. | 1 | $160,000 |
| Triad National Security, LLC | 43 | $152,464 |
| Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC | 1 | $136,596 |
| Southern Research Institute | 2 | $111,009 |
| Genentech, Inc. | 4 | $104,759 |
| Kelly Services, Inc. | 6 | $97,760 |