H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, INC. | 6 | $80,804 | $66,310 - $104,915 | 83.3% |
| BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | 3 | $125,000 | $125,000 - $125,844 | 100.0% |
| Genentech, Inc. | 3 | $140,070 | $131,460 - $147,000 | 100.0% |
| J-STAR RESEARCH INC. | 2 | $100,368 | $95,000 - $105,735 | 100.0% |
| SUTRO BIOPHARMA, INC. | 2 | $130,125 | $130,000 - $130,250 | 100.0% |
| PTC Therapeutics, Inc. | 2 | $124,250 | $123,000 - $125,500 | 100.0% |
| Kodiak Sciences Inc. | 2 | $116,193 | $112,000 - $120,386 | 100.0% |
| INSITRO, INC. | 1 | $148,117 | $148,117 - $148,117 | 100.0% |
| MERCK RESEARCH LABORATORIES MASSACHUSETTS, LLC | 1 | $75,504 | $75,504 - $75,504 | 100.0% |
| MRL SAN FRANCISCO LLC | 1 | $78,146 | $78,146 - $78,146 | 100.0% |
| PRIME MEDICINE, LLC | 1 | $106,000 | $106,000 - $106,000 | 100.0% |
| RELAY THERAPEUTICS INC | 1 | $125,265 | $125,265 - $125,265 | 100.0% |
| SEAGEN, INC. | 1 | $106,000 | $106,000 - $106,000 | 100.0% |
| AbbVie Inc. | 1 | $148,500 | $148,500 - $148,500 | 100.0% |
| Totus Medicines LLC | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 - $115,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| II | 16 | $113,500 | $66,310 - $148,500 |
| Unspecified | 12 | $130,125 | $75,504 - $164,700 |
| Senior | 6 | $115,368 | $92,000 - $125,844 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| South San Francisco | CA | 8 | $130,125 |
| Cambridge | MA | 5 | $125,000 |
| Cranbury | NJ | 2 | $100,368 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 2 | $116,193 |
| Emeryville | CA | 1 | $115,000 |
| Fremont | CA | 1 | $84,282 |
| Grand Island | NY | 1 | $68,266 |
| Hayward | CA | 1 | $164,700 |
| Houston | TX | 1 | $92,000 |
| Mountain View | CA | 1 | $123,000 |
These roles are variations of Scientist, Chemistry with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist, Chemistry | Unspecified | 40 | $99,532 |
| SENIOR SCIENTIST (CHEMIST) | 27 | $92,269 | |
| Scientist II, Chemistry | 19 | $105,683 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | $125,000 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 6 | $118,253 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | $79,893 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 8 | $120,193 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 4 | $106,275 | 75.0% |
| 2026 | 4 | $148,309 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, INC. | 6 | $80,804 | 83.3% |
| BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | 3 | $125,000 | 100.0% |
| Genentech, Inc. | 3 | $140,070 | 100.0% |
| J-STAR RESEARCH INC. | 2 | $100,368 | 100.0% |
| SUTRO BIOPHARMA, INC. | 2 | $130,125 | 100.0% |