Job title
Lead Scientist H-1B Salaries
86 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $105k.
Median base
$105k
Middle 50%
$85k–$125k
Filings
86
Top sponsor
ST Jude Childrenís Research Hospital
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 | 1 | $87k |
| FY2025 | 10 | $117k |
| FY2024 | 10 | $118k |
| FY2023 | 5 | $84k |
| FY2022 | 4 | $124k |
| FY2021 | 20 | $110k |
| FY2020 | 7 | $106k |
| FY2019 | 10 | $94k |
| FY2018 | 8 | $86k |
| FY2017 | 5 | $70k |
| FY2016 | 6 | $94k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Lead Scientist
- ST Jude Childrenís Research Hospital7 · $125k
- Kimberly-Clark USA5 · $70k
- Fusion Energy Solutions5 · $97k
- Sabic Innovative Plastics US5 · $124k
- Nanonc4 · $70k
- Sabic Americas4 · $129k
- Texas a M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory3 · $95k
- Akoya Biosciences3 · $110k
- General Electric Company GE Global Research Center3 · $118k
- Civatech Oncology3 · $84k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Lead Scientist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Lead Scientist is $105k (FY2026), from 86 filings. The middle 50% earn between $85k and $125k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Lead Scientists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Lead Scientist are ST Jude Childrenís Research Hospital, Kimberly-Clark USA, Fusion Energy Solutions.
- Where are most H-1B Lead Scientist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Lead Scientist roles are Memphis, TN, Champaign, IL, Sugar Land, TX.
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