H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ElevateBio Technologies Inc. | 3 | $95,000 | $95,000 - $96,429 | 100.0% |
| BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | 2 | $127,500 | $122,000 - $133,000 | 100.0% |
| Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. | 2 | $135,100 | $130,000 - $140,200 | 100.0% |
| Akrevia Therapeutics Inc. (n/k/a Xilio Development Inc.) | 2 | $120,000 | $120,000 - $120,000 | 100.0% |
| 2SEVENTY BIO | 2 | $145,000 | $145,000 - $145,000 | 50.0% |
| Kodiak Sciences Inc. | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 - $125,000 | 100.0% |
| Abbott Laboratories, Inc. | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 - $95,000 | 100.0% |
| AstraZeneca Pharmacetuicals LP | 1 | $120,000 | $120,000 - $120,000 | 100.0% |
| 10X Genomics, Inc. | 1 | $178,000 | $178,000 - $178,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 6 | $132,500 | $120,000 - $178,000 |
| Unspecified | 5 | $130,000 | $95,000 - $140,200 |
| I | 3 | $96,429 | $95,000 - $125,000 |
| II | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 - $95,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | NC | 3 | $95,000 |
| Cambridge | MA | 2 | $135,100 |
| San Diego | CA | 2 | $127,500 |
| Waltham | MA | 2 | $120,000 |
| Pleasanton | CA | 1 | $178,000 |
| SEATTLE | WA | 1 | $145,000 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 1 | $125,000 |
| CAMBRIDGE | MA | 1 | $145,000 |
| Gaithersburg | MD | 1 | $120,000 |
| Abbott Park | IL | 1 | $95,000 |
These roles are variations of Senior Scientist, Protein Engineering with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist Protein Engineering | Unspecified | 6 | $115,867 |
| Senior Scientist, Protein Engineering | 5 | $125,600 | |
| Scientist I, Protein Engineering | 3 | $105,476 | |
| SENIOR SCIENTIST, PROTEIN ENGINEERING, GENE EDITING | 2 | $145,000 | |
| Senior Scientist II, Protein Engineering | 1 | $95,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $120,000 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 3 | $145,000 | 66.7% |
| 2023 | 2 | $121,000 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 2 | $95,000 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 4 | $110,715 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 2 | $155,500 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ElevateBio Technologies Inc. | 3 | $95,000 | 100.0% |
| BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | 2 | $127,500 | 100.0% |
| Intellia Therapeutics, Inc. | 2 | $135,100 | 100.0% |
| Akrevia Therapeutics Inc. (n/k/a Xilio Development Inc.) | 2 | $120,000 | 100.0% |
| 2SEVENTY BIO | 2 | $145,000 | 50.0% |