Job title
Applied Research Scientist H-1B Salaries
119 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $172k.
Median base
$172k
Middle 50%
$140k–$199k
Filings
119
Top sponsor
Meta Platforms
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 15 | $193k |
| FY2024 | 14 | $210k |
| FY2023 | 12 | $182k |
| FY2022 | 24 | $170k |
| FY2021 | 12 | $190k |
| FY2020 | 10 | $165k |
| FY2019 | 12 | $165k |
| FY2018 | 11 | $93k |
| FY2017 | 5 | $81k |
| FY2016 | 4 | $75k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Applied Research Scientist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Applied Research Scientist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Applied Research Scientist is $172k (FY2025), from 119 filings. The middle 50% earn between $140k and $199k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Applied Research Scientists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Applied Research Scientist are Meta Platforms, Facebook, Llamasoft.
- Where are most H-1B Applied Research Scientist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Applied Research Scientist roles are Menlo Park, CA, Ann Arbor, MI, Seattle, WA.
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