H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| INFOR (US), INC. | 5 | $170,310 | $134,493 - $188,000 | 100.0% |
| MERCK SHARP DOHME LLC | 3 | $121,742 | $105,477 - $161,595 | 100.0% |
| NATIONAL RADIO ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY | 3 | $83,491 | $83,491 - $90,015 | 100.0% |
| SIRIUS XM RADIO INC. | 2 | $170,000 | $160,000 - $180,000 | 50.0% |
| GENMAB U.S., INC | 2 | $167,500 | $160,000 - $175,000 | 100.0% |
| CORNING RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | 2 | $100,700 | $100,700 - $100,700 | 50.0% |
| FOUNDATION FOR CULTURAL RENEWAL | 2 | $104,000 | $104,000 - $104,000 | 50.0% |
| Affinia Therapeutics, Inc. | 2 | $107,341 | $81,682 - $133,000 | 50.0% |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND, INC. | 2 | $106,500 | $105,000 - $108,000 | 100.0% |
| MERCK RESEARCH LABORATORIES MASSACHUSETTS, LLC | 2 | $86,784 | $80,267 - $93,300 | 100.0% |
| Genentech, Inc. | 1 | $91,582 | $91,582 - $91,582 | 100.0% |
| JAMES R GLIDEWELL DENTAL CERAMICS | 1 | $135,200 | $135,200 - $135,200 | 100.0% |
| Janssen Research Development, LLC | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 - $145,000 | 100.0% |
| Lila Sciences, Inc. | 1 | $160,000 | $160,000 - $160,000 | 100.0% |
| ModernaTX, Inc. | 1 | $122,450 | $122,450 - $122,450 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 16 | $104,010 | $81,682 - $180,000 |
| Senior | 14 | $132,540 | $80,267 - $175,000 |
| Director | 6 | $140,155 | $104,000 - $188,000 |
| Manager | 5 | $211,000 | $134,493 - $233,082 |
| Principal | 3 | $155,002 | $155,000 - $161,595 |
| II | 2 | $127,622 | $95,243 - $160,000 |
| III | 2 | $87,500 | $80,000 - $95,000 |
| Lead | 2 | $154,541 | $100,000 - $209,082 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | MA | 5 | $122,450 |
| Boston | MA | 4 | $124,151 |
| Plainsboro | NJ | 2 | $167,500 |
| Moffett Field | CA | 2 | $120,115 |
| Houston | TX | 2 | $211,000 |
| Painted Post | NY | 2 | $100,700 |
| OAKLAND | CA | 2 | $170,000 |
| Alpharetta | GA | 2 | $134,747 |
| Columbus | IN | 2 | $188,000 |
| Salt Lake City | UT | 2 | $104,000 |
These roles are variations of SCIENCE with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Manager | 12 | $171,135 | |
| SCIENCE DIRECTOR | 8 | $169,914 | |
| SCIENCE | Unspecified | 6 | $59,351 |
| SCIENTIST III, BIOPROCESS SCIENCE | 5 | $77,817 | |
| Scientific Advisor - Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Science | Unspecified | 4 | $94,690 |
| Sr. Scientist, Material Science | 4 | $111,475 | |
| Senior Scientist, Research Science | 3 | $102,495 | |
| Scientist/Computer Science | Unspecified | 3 | $85,666 |
| SCIENTIST - PRICING SCIENCE | Unspecified | 3 | $66,818 |
| SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHER, BIOPHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE | Unspecified | 2 | $87,849 |
| Scientist, MethaneSAT Science | Unspecified | 2 | $106,500 |
| Scientist III - Discovery Science | 2 | $67,500 | |
| Science Lead | 2 | $154,541 | |
| Scientist III - Material Science | 2 | $87,500 | |
| LEAD SCIENTIST, COMPUTATIONAL NANOSCIENCE | 2 | $71,781 | |
| SCIENTIST, ENGINEERING SCIENCE | Unspecified | 1 | $103,000 |
| SCIENTIST, CONTENT SCIENCE | Unspecified | 1 | $180,000 |
| Scientist, Computational Science | Unspecified | 1 | $81,682 |
| Science II | 1 | $95,243 | |
| PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST, FORMULATIONS SCIENCE | 1 | $100,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | $86,632 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 10 | $122,500 | 90.0% |
| 2023 | 5 | $119,000 | 80.0% |
| 2024 | 8 | $160,000 | 87.5% |
| 2025 | 12 | $128,472 | 83.3% |
| 2026 | 11 | $108,000 | 90.9% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| INFOR (US), INC. | 5 | $170,310 | 100.0% |
| MERCK SHARP DOHME LLC | 3 | $121,742 | 100.0% |
| NATIONAL RADIO ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY | 3 | $83,491 | 100.0% |
| SIRIUS XM RADIO INC. | 2 | $170,000 | 50.0% |
| GENMAB U.S., INC | 2 | $167,500 | 100.0% |