Job title
Principal Scientist I H-1B Salaries
90 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $113k.
Median base
$113k
Middle 50%
$98k–$128k
Filings
90
Top sponsor
Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research
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 | 4 | $113k |
| FY2025 | 20 | $115k |
| FY2024 | 20 | $114k |
| FY2023 | 19 | $109k |
| FY2022 | 7 | $110k |
| FY2021 | 8 | $128k |
| FY2020 | 9 | $83k |
| FY2017 | 1 | $105k |
| FY2016 | 2 | $98k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Principal Scientist I
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Principal Scientist I?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Principal Scientist I is $113k (FY2026), from 90 filings. The middle 50% earn between $98k and $128k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Principal Scientist Is?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Principal Scientist I are Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Schrodinger, Novartis Pharmaceuticals.
- Where are most H-1B Principal Scientist I jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Principal Scientist I roles are Cambridge, MA, San Diego, CA, New York, NY.
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