Job title
Senior Applied Scientist H-1B Salaries
183 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $172k.
Median base
$172k
Middle 50%
$156k–$188k
Filings
183
Top sponsor
Microsoft
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 | 1 | $111k |
| FY2025 | 18 | $195k |
| FY2024 | 33 | $191k |
| FY2023 | 22 | $180k |
| FY2022 | 18 | $180k |
| FY2021 | 6 | $165k |
| FY2020 | 12 | $148k |
| FY2019 | 16 | $156k |
| FY2018 | 20 | $160k |
| FY2017 | 21 | $160k |
| FY2016 | 16 | $152k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Senior Applied Scientist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Senior Applied Scientist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Senior Applied Scientist is $172k (FY2026), from 183 filings. The middle 50% earn between $156k and $188k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Senior Applied Scientists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Senior Applied Scientist are Microsoft, Uber Technologies, Zillow.
- Where are most H-1B Senior Applied Scientist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Senior Applied Scientist roles are Bellevue, WA, San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA.
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