H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, INC. | 8 | $93,615 | $88,130 - $102,482 | 87.5% |
| Enanta Pharmaceuticals Inc | 5 | $119,413 | $107,000 - $123,198 | 100.0% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 4 | $159,360 | $159,360 - $159,360 | 100.0% |
| Foghorn Therapeutics | 2 | $125,503 | $125,000 - $126,006 | 100.0% |
| Terray Therapeutics Inc. | 2 | $183,292 | $176,584 - $190,000 | 100.0% |
| Eikon Therapeutics, Inc. | 2 | $145,673 | $138,362 - $152,984 | 100.0% |
| DiCE Molecules SV, Inc. | 2 | $101,940 | $100,880 - $103,000 | 100.0% |
| R2M Pharma, Inc. | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 - $100,000 | 100.0% |
| Sanofi US Services Inc. | 1 | $137,030 | $137,030 - $137,030 | 100.0% |
| Septerna, Inc | 1 | $160,000 | $160,000 - $160,000 | 100.0% |
| Treeline Biosciences, Inc. | 1 | $160,425 | $160,425 - $160,425 | 100.0% |
| BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | 1 | $136,587 | $136,587 - $136,587 | 100.0% |
| Zeno Management, Inc. | 1 | $110,000 | $110,000 - $110,000 | 100.0% |
| Carmot Therapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $138,362 | $138,362 - $138,362 | 100.0% |
| Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $118,000 | $118,000 - $118,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 19 | $102,482 | $88,130 - $138,362 |
| Senior | 18 | $150,322 | $103,418 - $190,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | CA | 11 | $100,859 |
| Watertown | MA | 6 | $121,306 |
| Foster City | CA | 4 | $159,360 |
| South San Francisco | CA | 4 | $124,270 |
| Monrovia | CA | 2 | $183,292 |
| Cambridge | MA | 2 | $125,503 |
| Hayward | CA | 2 | $145,673 |
| Berkeley | CA | 2 | $138,362 |
| Seattle | WA | 1 | $115,000 |
| BOULDER | CO | 1 | $103,418 |
These roles are variations of Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry | 28 | $130,224 | |
| Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry | Unspecified | 26 | $105,664 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $115,000 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 3 | $103,418 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 5 | $96,750 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 7 | $123,198 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 7 | $126,006 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 10 | $159,360 | 90.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEUROCRINE BIOSCIENCES, INC. | 8 | $93,615 | 87.5% |
| Enanta Pharmaceuticals Inc | 5 | $119,413 | 100.0% |
| Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 4 | $159,360 | 100.0% |
| Foghorn Therapeutics | 2 | $125,503 | 100.0% |
| Terray Therapeutics Inc. | 2 | $183,292 | 100.0% |