Job title
Applied Scientist H-1B Salaries
495 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $145k.
Median base
$145k
Middle 50%
$127k–$166k
Filings
495
Top sponsor
Microsoft
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 11 | $175k |
| FY2025 | 76 | $184k |
| FY2024 | 46 | $165k |
| FY2023 | 47 | $155k |
| FY2022 | 78 | $154k |
| FY2021 | 23 | $134k |
| FY2020 | 30 | $125k |
| FY2019 | 40 | $121k |
| FY2018 | 57 | $136k |
| FY2017 | 51 | $129k |
| FY2016 | 36 | $129k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Applied Scientist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Applied Scientist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Applied Scientist is $145k (FY2026), from 495 filings. The middle 50% earn between $127k and $166k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Applied Scientists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Applied Scientist are Microsoft, Uber Technologies, Zillow.
- Where are most H-1B Applied Scientist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Applied Scientist roles are Bellevue, WA, Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA.
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