Job title
Research Chemist H-1B Salaries
262 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $75k.
Median base
$75k
Middle 50%
$60k–$90k
Filings
262
Top sponsor
Intertek USA
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 | $75k |
| FY2025 | 13 | $96k |
| FY2024 | 18 | $80k |
| FY2023 | 18 | $82k |
| FY2022 | 25 | $83k |
| FY2021 | 16 | $75k |
| FY2020 | 27 | $75k |
| FY2019 | 36 | $70k |
| FY2018 | 27 | $79k |
| FY2017 | 33 | $65k |
| FY2016 | 47 | $64k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Research Chemist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Research Chemist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Research Chemist is $75k (FY2026), from 262 filings. The middle 50% earn between $60k and $90k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Research Chemists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Research Chemist are Intertek USA, Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Navinta.
- Where are most H-1B Research Chemist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Research Chemist roles are Houston, TX, Ewing, NJ, Covina, CA.
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