Job title
Research Scientist/Engineer H-1B Salaries
142 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $190k.
Median base
$190k
Middle 50%
$146k–$202k
Filings
142
Top sponsor
Adobe
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 | 35 | $195k |
| FY2024 | 51 | $200k |
| FY2023 | 5 | $210k |
| FY2022 | 13 | $145k |
| FY2021 | 18 | $150k |
| FY2020 | 8 | $127k |
| FY2019 | 7 | $103k |
| FY2018 | 2 | $128k |
| FY2017 | 2 | $82k |
| FY2016 | 1 | $125k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Research Scientist/Engineer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Research Scientist/Engineer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Research Scientist/Engineer is $190k (FY2025), from 142 filings. The middle 50% earn between $146k and $202k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Research Scientist/Engineers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Research Scientist/Engineer are Adobe, Apple, Science and Technology.
- Where are most H-1B Research Scientist/Engineer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Research Scientist/Engineer roles are San Jose, CA, Cupertino, CA, San Francisco, CA.
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