44 companies filed H-1B applications for SENIOR R&D SCIENTIST roles (FY2025), ranked by filing volume from U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data.
| # | Employer | H-1B filings | Avg. wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PEPSICO, INC. | 10 | $87,204 |
| 2 | QTG DEVELOPMENT, INC. | 6 | $81,733 |
| 3 | CEM TECHNOLOGY INC | 5 | $63,706 |
| 4 | SIGMA-ALDRICH CO. | 5 | $67,453 |
| 5 | GENERAL MILLS, INC. | 4 | $96,689 |
| 6 | FRITO-LAY, INC. | 3 | $95,533 |
| 7 | UOP LLC | 3 | $92,589 |
| 8 | PEPSICOLA TECHNICAL OPERATIONS, INC. | 3 | $95,000 |
| 9 | Monarch PCM, LLC | 2 | $90,000 |
| 10 | WESTROCK SERVICES | 2 | $114,933 |
| 11 | SEEO, INC. | 2 | $97,011 |
| 12 | AFTON CHEMICAL CORPORATION | 2 | $108,818 |
| 13 | THE J.M. SMUCKER COMPANY | 2 | $115,560 |
| 14 | PALL CORPORATION | 2 | $100,742 |
| 15 | INTERTAPE POLYMER CORP. | 1 | $95,260 |
| 16 | J.P. INTERNATIONAL HOLDING CORP. | 1 | $84,053 |
| 17 | Lactalis Cheese and Dairy Holding Inc. | 1 | $102,107 |
| 18 | MEADWESTVACO CORPORATION | 1 | $75,000 |
| 19 | Midwest Yogurt, Inc. | 1 | $102,107 |
| 20 | NATRON ENERGY INC | 1 | $141,211 |
| 21 | POLYONE CORPORATION | 1 | $89,108 |
| 22 | SanaHeal, Inc. | 1 | $100,000 |
| 23 | SENTIEON, INC | 1 | $192,000 |
| 24 | SYNAPTICS, INC | 1 | $125,000 |
| 25 | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, INC. | 1 | $90,000 |
| State | H-1B filings |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 12 |
| Texas | 9 |
| California | 8 |
| New York | 8 |
| Virginia | 7 |
Counts are H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) from public U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data, whatever their outcome (certified, denied or withdrawn). Wages shown are the offered annual wage on the filing, not a guarantee of pay.