H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, INC. | 3 | $127,500 | $125,000 - $135,000 | 0.0% |
| Principia Biopharma Inc. | 2 | $115,417 | $110,833 - $120,000 | 50.0% |
| Flagship Pioneering, Inc. | 1 | $180,000 | $180,000 - $180,000 | 100.0% |
| Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 1 | $110,000 | $110,000 - $110,000 | 100.0% |
| ADVERUM BIOTECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 1 | $140,974 | $140,974 - $140,974 | 0.0% |
| NAVINTA, LLC | 1 | $120,000 | $120,000 - $120,000 | 100.0% |
| SpyGlass Pharma, Inc. | 1 | $105,643 | $105,643 - $105,643 | 100.0% |
| Lupin Research, Inc. | 1 | $93,000 | $93,000 - $93,000 | 100.0% |
| EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL | 1 | $90,896 | $90,896 - $90,896 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 5 | $105,643 | $90,896 - $120,000 |
| II | 3 | $127,500 | $125,000 - $135,000 |
| Principal | 3 | $140,974 | $120,000 - $180,000 |
| Senior | 1 | $110,000 | $110,000 - $110,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove | MN | 3 | $127,500 |
| South San Francisco | CA | 2 | $115,417 |
| Carlsbad | CA | 1 | $110,000 |
| Coral Springs | FL | 1 | $93,000 |
| Aliso Viejo | CA | 1 | $105,643 |
| Oklahoma City | OK | 1 | $90,896 |
| Redwood City | CA | 1 | $140,974 |
| Ewing | NJ | 1 | $120,000 |
| Cambridge | MA | 1 | $180,000 |
These roles are variations of Scientist, Pharmaceutical Development with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist, Pharmaceutical Development | Unspecified | 13 | $88,651 |
| PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST, PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT | 5 | $144,584 | |
| SCIENTIST 1, PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT | 4 | $97,610 | |
| Sr. Scientist II – Pharmaceutical Development | 4 | $119,375 | |
| SENIOR STAFF SCIENTIST, PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT | 3 | $81,724 | |
| SR. SCIENTIST, PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT | 3 | $101,744 | |
| Scientist, Pharmaceutical Dev. | Unspecified | 1 | $90,896 |
| LEAD SENIOR SCIENTIST, PHARMACEUTICAL DEVELOPMENT | 1 | $140,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | $110,000 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 4 | $126,250 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | 3 | $120,000 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | 1 | $105,643 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 1 | $180,000 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, INC. | 3 | $127,500 | 0.0% |
| Principia Biopharma Inc. | 2 | $115,417 | 50.0% |
| Flagship Pioneering, Inc. | 1 | $180,000 | 100.0% |
| Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 1 | $110,000 | 100.0% |
| ADVERUM BIOTECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 1 | $140,974 | 0.0% |