Job title
Principal Scientist H-1B Salaries
456 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $124k.
Median base
$124k
Middle 50%
$105k–$149k
Filings
456
Top sponsor
Bristol Myers Squibb
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 | 10 | $131k |
| FY2025 | 86 | $135k |
| FY2024 | 51 | $140k |
| FY2023 | 59 | $133k |
| FY2022 | 36 | $120k |
| FY2021 | 41 | $130k |
| FY2020 | 40 | $105k |
| FY2019 | 48 | $110k |
| FY2018 | 37 | $126k |
| FY2017 | 28 | $109k |
| FY2016 | 20 | $94k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principal Scientist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principal Scientist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principal Scientist is $124k (FY2026), from 456 filings. The middle 50% earn between $105k and $149k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principal Scientists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principal Scientist are Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
- Where are most H-1B Principal Scientist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principal Scientist roles are Cambridge, MA, Tarrytown, NY, South San Francisco, CA.
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