Job title
Senior Research Chemist H-1B Salaries
57 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $100k.
Median base
$100k
Middle 50%
$88k–$108k
Filings
57
Top sponsor
3M
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 | $104k |
| FY2024 | 1 | $107k |
| FY2023 | 4 | $116k |
| FY2022 | 5 | $100k |
| FY2021 | 7 | $100k |
| FY2020 | 10 | $79k |
| FY2019 | 8 | $92k |
| FY2018 | 6 | $105k |
| FY2017 | 6 | $87k |
| FY2016 | 5 | $98k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Senior Research Chemist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Senior Research Chemist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Senior Research Chemist is $100k (FY2025), from 57 filings. The middle 50% earn between $88k and $108k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Senior Research Chemists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Senior Research Chemist are 3M, J-Star Research, Exemplify Biopharma.
- Where are most H-1B Senior Research Chemist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Senior Research Chemist roles are Cranbury, NJ, St. Paul, MN, Sheboygan, WI.
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