H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer Inc. | 4 | $80,000 | $79,200 - $90,500 | 100.0% |
| SUTRO BIOPHARMA, INC. | 3 | $185,000 | $176,743 - $200,079 | 100.0% |
| Matica Biotechnology, Inc. | 3 | $85,883 | $68,453 - $101,504 | 100.0% |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 3 | $132,080 | $124,230 - $134,602 | 100.0% |
| WUXI BIOLOGICS USA, LLC | 2 | $122,110 | $105,373 - $138,847 | 50.0% |
| ALLAKOS INC. | 2 | $132,500 | $130,000 - $135,000 | 100.0% |
| ASKLEPIOS BIOPHARMACEUTICAL INC | 2 | $103,000 | $103,000 - $103,000 | 50.0% |
| Novavax, Inc | 2 | $102,500 | $90,000 - $115,000 | 100.0% |
| Shattuck Labs, Inc. | 2 | $100,000 | $100,000 - $100,000 | 50.0% |
| Codexis | 1 | $160,000 | $160,000 - $160,000 | 0.0% |
| Vibalogics US Inc. | 1 | $84,448 | $84,448 - $84,448 | 0.0% |
| CATALENT PHARMA SOLUTIONS | 1 | $92,000 | $92,000 - $92,000 | 100.0% |
| Ambrx Inc. | 1 | $123,885 | $123,885 - $123,885 | 100.0% |
| BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. | 1 | $129,168 | $129,168 - $129,168 | 100.0% |
| Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. | 1 | $138,000 | $138,000 - $138,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 12 | $130,943 | $79,200 - $200,079 |
| I | 9 | $124,230 | $68,453 - $135,000 |
| II | 4 | $107,500 | $100,000 - $129,168 |
| Unspecified | 3 | $104,000 | $84,448 - $117,000 |
| III | 2 | $93,694 | $85,883 - $101,504 |
| Principal | 1 | $90,500 | $90,500 - $90,500 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station | TX | 3 | $85,883 |
| New Haven | CT | 3 | $132,080 |
| CHESTERFIELD | MO | 3 | $80,000 |
| South San Francisco | CA | 2 | $192,540 |
| Research Triangle Park | NC | 2 | $103,000 |
| Durham | NC | 2 | $100,000 |
| Cranbury | NJ | 2 | $122,110 |
| Madison | WI | 1 | $92,000 |
| Novato | CA | 1 | $129,168 |
| Redwood City | CA | 1 | $160,000 |
These roles are variations of Scientist I, Upstream Process Development with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Scientist, Upstream Process Development | 13 | $128,779 | |
| Scientist I, Upstream Process Development | 9 | $113,374 | |
| SCIENTIST, UPSTREAM PROCESS DEVELOPMENT | Unspecified | 8 | $94,545 |
| Scientist II, Upstream Process Development | 4 | $111,042 | |
| SCIENTIST III, UPSTREAM PROCESS DEVELOPMENT | 4 | $84,347 | |
| Principal Scientist, Upstream Process Development | 1 | $90,500 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | $85,000 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 9 | $103,000 | 66.7% |
| 2023 | 2 | $172,500 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | 5 | $124,230 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 4 | $155,872 | 75.0% |
| 2026 | 5 | $101,504 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pfizer Inc. | 4 | $80,000 | 100.0% |
| SUTRO BIOPHARMA, INC. | 3 | $185,000 | 100.0% |
| Matica Biotechnology, Inc. | 3 | $85,883 | 100.0% |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 3 | $132,080 | 100.0% |
| WUXI BIOLOGICS USA, LLC | 2 | $122,110 | 50.0% |