Job title
Scientist H-1B Salaries
2,671 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $89k.
Median base
$89k
Middle 50%
$75k–$110k
Filings
2,671
Top sponsor
Frontage Laboratories
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 | 28 | $98k |
| FY2025 | 291 | $99k |
| FY2024 | 238 | $100k |
| FY2023 | 302 | $95k |
| FY2022 | 333 | $98k |
| FY2021 | 276 | $90k |
| FY2020 | 259 | $84k |
| FY2019 | 340 | $85k |
| FY2018 | 211 | $80k |
| FY2017 | 217 | $76k |
| FY2016 | 176 | $80k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Scientist
- Frontage Laboratories201 · $65k
- ST Jude Childrenís Research Hospital156 · $85k
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals74 · $125k
- Amgen60 · $115k
- The Henry M Jackson Foundation50 · $74k
- Bristol Myers Squibb48 · $110k
- Triad National Security46 · $124k
- Children S Hospital41 · $90k
- Dana Farber Cancer Institute39 · $78k
- Astrix Software Technology30 · $83k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Scientist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Scientist is $89k (FY2026), from 2,671 filings. The middle 50% earn between $75k and $110k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Scientists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Scientist are Frontage Laboratories, ST Jude Childrenís Research Hospital, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
- Where are most H-1B Scientist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Scientist roles are Exton, PA, Cambridge, MA, Memphis, TN.
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