Job title
Applied Scientist I H-1B Salaries
1,050 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $152k.
Median base
$152k
Middle 50%
$135k–$160k
Filings
1,050
Top sponsor
Amazon.com Services
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 | 12 | $156k |
| FY2025 | 127 | $160k |
| FY2024 | 78 | $157k |
| FY2023 | 187 | $150k |
| FY2022 | 188 | $152k |
| FY2021 | 83 | $141k |
| FY2020 | 193 | $151k |
| FY2019 | 98 | $148k |
| FY2018 | 41 | $140k |
| FY2017 | 34 | $120k |
| FY2016 | 9 | $111k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Applied Scientist I
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Applied Scientist I?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Applied Scientist I is $152k (FY2026), from 1,050 filings. The middle 50% earn between $135k and $160k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Applied Scientist Is?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Applied Scientist I are Amazon.com Services, Amazon Development Center U.S., Amazon Web Services.
- Where are most H-1B Applied Scientist I jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Applied Scientist I roles are Seattle, WA, Sunnyvale, CA, New York, NY.
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