H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmine Therapeutics, Inc. | 2 | $138,720 | $127,440 - $150,000 | 100.0% |
| LEICA MICROSYSTEMS, INCORPORATED | 2 | $151,000 | $127,000 - $175,000 | 50.0% |
| 10X Genomics, Inc. | 2 | $185,000 | $170,000 - $200,000 | 100.0% |
| AstraZeneca Pharmacetuicals LP | 1 | $186,310 | $186,310 - $186,310 | 100.0% |
| Berry Global, Inc. | 1 | $102,856 | $102,856 - $102,856 | 100.0% |
| BIOAGILYTIX LABS LLC | 1 | $88,500 | $88,500 - $88,500 | 100.0% |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $61,589 | $61,589 - $61,589 | 100.0% |
| BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | 1 | $129,058 | $129,058 - $129,058 | 100.0% |
| CEPHEID | 1 | $180,370 | $180,370 - $180,370 | 100.0% |
| Charles River Laboratories, Inc. | 1 | $94,691 | $94,691 - $94,691 | 100.0% |
| Combangio, Inc. | 1 | $157,500 | $157,500 - $157,500 | 100.0% |
| Covidien LP | 1 | $133,869 | $133,869 - $133,869 | 100.0% |
| ELC Beauty LLC | 1 | $97,323 | $97,323 - $97,323 | 100.0% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | 1 | $119,524 | $119,524 - $119,524 | 100.0% |
| EUROFINS LANCASTER LABORATORIES, INC. | 1 | $70,000 | $70,000 - $70,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 50 | $133,131 | $53,000 - $225,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | MA | 5 | $160,000 |
| Waltham | MA | 3 | $127,000 |
| Boston | MA | 2 | $170,000 |
| South San Francisco | CA | 2 | $152,211 |
| Pleasanton | CA | 2 | $185,000 |
| Redwood City | CA | 2 | $145,000 |
| Durham | NC | 1 | $88,500 |
| Des Plaines | IL | 1 | $75,000 |
| Hoboken | NJ | 1 | $80,000 |
| Chicago | IL | 1 | $141,479 |
These roles are variations of Principal Scientist with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Scientist | 75 | $126,620 | |
| Principal Scientist/Apiologist | 1 | $123,523 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9 | $105,394 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 5 | $150,000 | 80.0% |
| 2023 | 6 | $147,500 | 83.3% |
| 2024 | 11 | $127,000 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 5 | $129,058 | 80.0% |
| 2026 | 14 | $134,056 | 64.3% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmine Therapeutics, Inc. | 2 | $138,720 | 100.0% |
| LEICA MICROSYSTEMS, INCORPORATED | 2 | $151,000 | 50.0% |
| 10X Genomics, Inc. | 2 | $185,000 | 100.0% |
| AstraZeneca Pharmacetuicals LP | 1 | $186,310 | 100.0% |
| Berry Global, Inc. | 1 | $102,856 | 100.0% |