H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
Across filings in selected periodTop Employers
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | 3 | $80,000 | $70,512 - $85,000 | 100.0% |
| SOLAE LLC | 2 | $85,000 | $85,000 - $85,000 | 100.0% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, HHS | 1 | $113,000 | $113,000 - $113,000 | 100.0% |
| NAVIGATE BIOPHARMA SERVICES, INC. | 1 | $86,445 | $86,445 - $86,445 | 100.0% |
| Sanofi US Services Inc. | 1 | $128,773 | $128,773 - $128,773 | 100.0% |
| ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL | 1 | $86,320 | $86,320 - $86,320 | 100.0% |
| THE SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES | 1 | $84,870 | $84,870 - $84,870 | 0.0% |
| University of Rochester | 1 | $55,100 | $55,100 - $55,100 | 100.0% |
| Danisco US Inc. | 1 | $91,291 | $91,291 - $91,291 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | 6 | $82,435 | $55,100 - $113,000 |
| I | 3 | $85,000 | $85,000 - $91,291 |
| Senior | 2 | $107,609 | $86,445 - $128,773 |
| Unspecified | 1 | $86,320 | $86,320 - $86,320 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PASADENA | CA | 3 | $80,000 |
| St. Louis | MO | 2 | $85,000 |
| Carlsbad | CA | 1 | $86,445 |
| La Jolla | CA | 1 | $84,870 |
| BETHESDA | MD | 1 | $113,000 |
| Palo Alto | CA | 1 | $91,291 |
| Rochester | NY | 1 | $55,100 |
| Memphis | TN | 1 | $86,320 |
| Cambridge | MA | 1 | $128,773 |
These roles are variations of STAFF SCIENTISTS with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Scientists I | 9 | $73,281 | |
| STAFF SCIENTISTS | 8 | $79,018 | |
| Scientists | Unspecified | 6 | $90,242 |
| Senior Scientists | 2 | $107,609 | |
| MANAGER, SCIENTISTS | 2 | $88,213 | |
| SCIENTIST/19-2099 REMOTE SENSING SCIENTISTS | Unspecified | 1 | $114,400 |
| SCIENTISTS II | 1 | $51,064 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $113,000 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 4 | $82,500 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 4 | $85,000 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 2 | $85,595 | 50.0% |
| 2026 | 1 | $128,773 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | 3 | $80,000 | 100.0% |
| SOLAE LLC | 2 | $85,000 | 100.0% |
| NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, HHS | 1 | $113,000 | 100.0% |
| NAVIGATE BIOPHARMA SERVICES, INC. | 1 | $86,445 | 100.0% |
| Sanofi US Services Inc. | 1 | $128,773 | 100.0% |