Job title
Chemist H-1B Salaries
1,566 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $63k.
Median base
$63k
Middle 50%
$55k–$77k
Filings
1,566
Top sponsor
Appco Pharma
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 | 6 | $65k |
| FY2025 | 122 | $69k |
| FY2024 | 166 | $77k |
| FY2023 | 106 | $65k |
| FY2022 | 98 | $68k |
| FY2021 | 124 | $75k |
| FY2020 | 128 | $62k |
| FY2019 | 184 | $65k |
| FY2018 | 219 | $60k |
| FY2017 | 202 | $56k |
| FY2016 | 211 | $52k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Chemist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Chemist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Chemist is $63k (FY2026), from 1,566 filings. The middle 50% earn between $55k and $77k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Chemists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Chemist are Appco Pharma, RK Pharma, Kvk Tech.
- Where are most H-1B Chemist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Chemist roles are Somerset, NJ, Piscataway, NJ, Newtown, PA.
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