Job title
Scientist 2 H-1B Salaries
187 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $118k.
Median base
$118k
Middle 50%
$95k–$133k
Filings
187
Top sponsor
Triad National Security
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 | 3 | $149k |
| FY2025 | 16 | $151k |
| FY2024 | 15 | $144k |
| FY2023 | 26 | $132k |
| FY2022 | 18 | $129k |
| FY2021 | 11 | $115k |
| FY2020 | 18 | $119k |
| FY2019 | 19 | $119k |
| FY2018 | 18 | $118k |
| FY2017 | 28 | $90k |
| FY2016 | 15 | $87k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Scientist 2
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Scientist 2?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Scientist 2 is $118k (FY2026), from 187 filings. The middle 50% earn between $95k and $133k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Scientist 2s?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Scientist 2 are Triad National Security, Los Alamos National Security, Battelle Memorial Institute.
- Where are most H-1B Scientist 2 jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Scientist 2 roles are Los Alamos, NM, Richland, WA, San Diego, CA.
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