Job title
Sr. Chemist H-1B Salaries
85 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $91k.
Median base
$91k
Middle 50%
$74k–$94k
Filings
85
Top sponsor
The Dow Chemical
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 | $101k |
| FY2024 | 8 | $86k |
| FY2023 | 4 | $90k |
| FY2022 | 3 | $69k |
| FY2021 | 7 | $74k |
| FY2020 | 6 | $74k |
| FY2019 | 13 | $79k |
| FY2018 | 13 | $94k |
| FY2017 | 7 | $92k |
| FY2016 | 19 | $91k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Chemist
- The Dow Chemical28 · $91k
- Belcher Pharmaceuticals13 · $74k
- Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials Llc a Subsidiary of the Dow Chemic9 · $100k
- Appco Pharma5 · $90k
- Anatrace Products3 · $66k
- Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials Cmp3 · $116k
- Element Materials Technology2 · $69k
- Affinity Research Chemicals2 · $101k
- Rohm and Haas Chemicals Llc a Subsidiary of the Dow Chemical2 · $91k
- Gdb International2 · $60k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Chemist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Chemist is $91k (FY2025), from 85 filings. The middle 50% earn between $74k and $94k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Chemists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Chemist are The Dow Chemical, Belcher Pharmaceuticals, Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials Llc a Subsidiary of the Dow Chemic.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. Chemist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Chemist roles are Midland, MI, Largo, FL, Marlborough, MA.
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