Job title
Sr. Research Scientist H-1B Salaries
116 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $104k.
Median base
$104k
Middle 50%
$79k–$126k
Filings
116
Top sponsor
The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
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 | 2 | $79k |
| FY2025 | 19 | $85k |
| FY2024 | 9 | $110k |
| FY2023 | 11 | $108k |
| FY2022 | 16 | $100k |
| FY2021 | 9 | $116k |
| FY2020 | 10 | $115k |
| FY2019 | 14 | $104k |
| FY2018 | 15 | $82k |
| FY2017 | 7 | $82k |
| FY2016 | 4 | $107k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Research Scientist
- The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center9 · $78k
- Blue River Technology7 · $187k
- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies5 · $100k
- Cambrex High Point5 · $74k
- UT Southwestern Medical Center5 · $77k
- Douglas Pharma US5 · $82k
- Uih America4 · $110k
- General Hospital3 · $76k
- Memorial Sloan-kettering Cancer Center3 · $80k
- Northwest Research Associates3 · $104k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Research Scientist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Research Scientist is $104k (FY2026), from 116 filings. The middle 50% earn between $79k and $126k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Research Scientists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Research Scientist are The University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center, Blue River Technology, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. Research Scientist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Research Scientist roles are Houston, TX, New York, NY, Sunnyvale, CA.
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