H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AbbVie Inc. | 4 | $158,000 | $130,000 - $185,000 | 100.0% |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE | 4 | $124,641 | $100,500 - $145,000 | 100.0% |
| ABBVIE BIORESEARCH CENTER | 2 | $152,000 | $140,000 - $164,000 | 100.0% |
| ABBVIE BIOTHERAPEUTICS INC. | 1 | $177,000 | $177,000 - $177,000 | 100.0% |
| NIMBLE THERAPEUTICS, INC. | 1 | $166,082 | $166,082 - $166,082 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | 9 | $155,000 | $100,500 - $185,000 |
| III | 2 | $142,500 | $140,000 - $145,000 |
| II | 1 | $166,082 | $166,082 - $166,082 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | AL | 4 | $124,641 |
| WORCESTER | MA | 2 | $152,000 |
| Madison | WI | 1 | $166,082 |
| Hopkinton | MA | 1 | $185,000 |
| NORTH CHICAGO | IL | 1 | $155,000 |
| SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO | CA | 1 | $177,000 |
| North Chicago | IL | 1 | $130,000 |
| IRVINE | CA | 1 | $161,000 |
These roles are variations of PRINCIPAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST I with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST I | 9 | $146,865 | |
| PRINCIPLE RESEARCH SCIENTIST | Unspecified | 7 | $132,958 |
| PRINCIPAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST II | 2 | $128,541 | |
| Principal Research Scientist III | 2 | $142,500 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | $130,000 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 2 | $120,250 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 2 | $152,000 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 4 | $171,541 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 3 | $145,000 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| AbbVie Inc. | 4 | $158,000 | 100.0% |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE | 4 | $124,641 | 100.0% |
| ABBVIE BIORESEARCH CENTER | 2 | $152,000 | 100.0% |
| ABBVIE BIOTHERAPEUTICS INC. | 1 | $177,000 | 100.0% |
| NIMBLE THERAPEUTICS, INC. | 1 | $166,082 | 100.0% |