Job title
Chief Scientist H-1B Salaries
67 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $150k.
Median base
$150k
Middle 50%
$117k–$239k
Filings
67
Top sponsor
Palindrome Technologies
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 | 2 | $166k |
| FY2025 | 5 | $159k |
| FY2024 | 5 | $180k |
| FY2023 | 5 | $220k |
| FY2022 | 5 | $239k |
| FY2021 | 4 | $137k |
| FY2020 | 8 | $137k |
| FY2019 | 11 | $120k |
| FY2018 | 5 | $132k |
| FY2017 | 12 | $120k |
| FY2016 | 5 | $83k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Chief Scientist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Chief Scientist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Chief Scientist is $150k (FY2026), from 67 filings. The middle 50% earn between $117k and $239k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Chief Scientists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Chief Scientist are Palindrome Technologies, Expedera, Uber Technologies.
- Where are most H-1B Chief Scientist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Chief Scientist roles are Santa Clara, CA, Palo Alto, CA, San Jose, CA.
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