Job title
Research Scientist 1 H-1B Salaries
50 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $90k.
Median base
$90k
Middle 50%
$68k–$145k
Filings
50
Top sponsor
eBay
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 | 5 | $77k |
| FY2024 | 5 | $88k |
| FY2023 | 1 | $84k |
| FY2022 | 6 | $80k |
| FY2021 | 2 | $85k |
| FY2020 | 6 | $79k |
| FY2019 | 1 | $136k |
| FY2018 | 8 | $145k |
| FY2017 | 10 | $140k |
| FY2016 | 6 | $145k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Research Scientist 1
- eBay17 · $145k
- Charles River Laboratories Ashland9 · $85k
- The Water Institute of the Gulf4 · $61k
- University of New Mexico2 · $39k
- Charles River Laboratories2 · $91k
- Nwea2 · $90k
- University of New Hampshire1 · $65k
- Lehigh University1 · $75k
- Lsu System-pennington Biomedical Research Center1 · $56k
- Nmc1 · $55k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Research Scientist 1?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Research Scientist 1 is $90k (FY2025), from 50 filings. The middle 50% earn between $68k and $145k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Research Scientist 1s?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Research Scientist 1 are eBay, Charles River Laboratories Ashland, The Water Institute of the Gulf.
- Where are most H-1B Research Scientist 1 jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Research Scientist 1 roles are San Jose, CA, Ashland, OH, Baton Rouge, LA.
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