Job title
R&D Scientist H-1B Salaries
146 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $81k.
Median base
$81k
Middle 50%
$68k–$95k
Filings
146
Top sponsor
Rust-Oleum
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 15 | $101k |
| FY2024 | 12 | $82k |
| FY2023 | 10 | $86k |
| FY2022 | 23 | $86k |
| FY2021 | 14 | $78k |
| FY2020 | 7 | $82k |
| FY2019 | 21 | $80k |
| FY2018 | 12 | $61k |
| FY2017 | 14 | $77k |
| FY2016 | 18 | $65k |
Top H-1B sponsors of R&D Scientist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a R&D Scientist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for R&D Scientist is $81k (FY2025), from 146 filings. The middle 50% earn between $68k and $95k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B R&D Scientists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for R&D Scientist are Rust-Oleum, Agilent Technologies, Fulgent Therapeutics.
- Where are most H-1B R&D Scientist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B R&D Scientist roles are Pleasant Prairie, WI, Santa Clara, CA, Temple City, CA.
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