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Principal Scientist, Process Development

H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis

Only 8 filings match this exact title. For the full picture, see the broader DEVELOPMENT SCIENTIST profile (100 filings).
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8

Total Filings

All time (charts below use selected years)

$164,728

Median Salary

Across filings in selected period

5

Top Employers

Hiring This Role
Salary Distribution (All Employers + Top Employer Overlays)
10th Percentile

$115,107

25th Percentile

$138,764

Median (50th)

$164,728

75th Percentile

$183,120

90th Percentile

$192,215

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Top Employers Hiring Principal Scientist, Process Development
Employer Filings Median Salary Salary Range Approval Rate
Plantible Foods, Inc. 2 $164,728 $149,456 - $180,000 100.0%
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 1 $184,160 $184,160 - $184,160 100.0%
Matica Biotechnology, Inc. 1 $95,014 $95,014 - $95,014 0.0%
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $200,271 $200,271 - $200,271 100.0%
Vizgen, Inc. 1 $135,200 $135,200 - $135,200 100.0%
Salary Distribution by Experience Level
Experience Level Filings Median Salary Salary Range
Principal 6 $164,728 $95,014 - $200,271
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Geographic Distribution
Based on 6 filings in selected period (charts use selected years, not all-time total)
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Median Salary by State
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Top Metro Areas
City State Filings Median Salary
Cambridge MA 2 $167,735
College Station TX 1 $95,014
Foster City CA 1 $184,160
Vista CA 1 $149,456
Related Roles & Career Progression

These roles are variations of Principal Scientist, Process Development with different seniority levels.

Role Experience Level Filings Avg Salary
Principal Scientist, Process Development 8 $155,141
Filing Volume Trend
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Median Salary Trend
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Year-over-Year Statistics
Fiscal Year Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
2021 1 $135,200 100.0%
2023 2 $122,235 50.0%
2026 3 $184,160 100.0%
Company Comparison - Principal Scientist, Process Development

Compare how top companies pay for this role.

Company Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
Plantible Foods, Inc. 2 $164,728 100.0%
Gilead Sciences, Inc. 1 $184,160 100.0%
Matica Biotechnology, Inc. 1 $95,014 0.0%
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $200,271 100.0%
Vizgen, Inc. 1 $135,200 100.0%
Data Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) H-1B and green card (PERM) disclosure data. Data shown for fiscal years 2021 to present. Last updated: October 12, 2026

Note on Salary Data: For data quality, we exclude salaries below $30,000 (likely data entry errors) and above $1,000,000 (lacking automated validation for ultra-high compensation packages). This may affect statistics for some executive and specialized positions.