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Research Scientist IV

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

Only 8 filings match this exact title. For the full picture, see the broader Research Associate profile (717 filings).
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8

Total Filings

All time (charts below use selected years)

$104,684

Median Salary

Across filings in selected period

4

Top Employers

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

$85,420

25th Percentile

$93,214

Median (50th)

$104,684

75th Percentile

$150,659

90th Percentile

$181,000

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Top Employers Hiring Research Scientist IV
Employer Filings Median Salary Salary Range Approval Rate
SEATTLE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL 3 $101,730 $80,465 - $107,637 100.0%
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH 1 $90,375 $90,375 - $90,375 100.0%
SNAP INC. 1 $165,000 $165,000 - $165,000 100.0%
VISA USA 1 $197,000 $197,000 - $197,000 100.0%
Salary Distribution by Experience Level
Experience Level Filings Median Salary Salary Range
IV 6 $104,684 $80,465 - $197,000
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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
Seattle WA 2 $94,051
Albany NY 1 $90,375
Palo Alto CA 1 $197,000
Santa Monica CA 1 $165,000
Related Roles & Career Progression

These roles are variations of Research Scientist IV with different seniority levels.

Role Experience Level Filings Avg Salary
Research Scientist IV 8 $117,125
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 $80,465 100.0%
2022 2 $127,688 100.0%
2023 1 $107,637 100.0%
2024 1 $197,000 100.0%
2025 1 $101,730 100.0%
Company Comparison - Research Scientist IV

Compare how top companies pay for this role.

Company Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
SEATTLE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL 3 $101,730 100.0%
NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH 1 $90,375 100.0%
SNAP INC. 1 $165,000 100.0%
VISA USA 1 $197,000 100.0%
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: August 31, 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.