H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. | 16 | $122,169 | $91,978 - $141,086 | 93.8% |
| Meadowhawk Biolabs, Inc. | 3 | $134,971 | $111,238 - $165,000 | 100.0% |
| Origin Wireless Inc. | 2 | $150,000 | $150,000 - $150,000 | 100.0% |
| Schrodinger Inc. | 2 | $180,000 | $175,000 - $185,000 | 100.0% |
| SCHRÖDINGER, INC. | 1 | $175,500 | $175,500 - $175,500 | 100.0% |
| Janssen Research Development, LLC | 1 | $213,600 | $213,600 - $213,600 | 100.0% |
| Roche Sequencing Solutions Inc. | 1 | $175,200 | $175,200 - $175,200 | 100.0% |
| Genzyme Corporation | 1 | $150,779 | $150,779 - $150,779 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| II | 26 | $132,163 | $91,978 - $213,600 |
| I | 1 | $150,779 | $150,779 - $150,779 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | MA | 14 | $122,169 |
| San Diego | CA | 2 | $122,803 |
| Marlborough | MA | 2 | $123,105 |
| NEW YORK | NY | 1 | $175,500 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 1 | $175,000 |
| Redwood City | CA | 1 | $150,000 |
| San Jose | CA | 1 | $150,000 |
| Spring House | PA | 1 | $213,600 |
| Emeryville | CA | 1 | $139,339 |
| New York | NY | 1 | $185,000 |
These roles are variations of Principal Scientist II with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Scientist II | 34 | $132,169 | |
| PRICIPAL SCIENTIST | Unspecified | 1 | $72,500 |
| Principal Scientist I, Investigative Pathologist | 1 | $150,779 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $154,352 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 4 | $113,214 | 75.0% |
| 2023 | 1 | $134,826 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 3 | $118,331 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 8 | $134,295 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 9 | $150,000 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. | 16 | $122,169 | 93.8% |
| Meadowhawk Biolabs, Inc. | 3 | $134,971 | 100.0% |
| Origin Wireless Inc. | 2 | $150,000 | 100.0% |
| Schrodinger Inc. | 2 | $180,000 | 100.0% |
| SCHRÖDINGER, INC. | 1 | $175,500 | 100.0% |