Job title
Sr. Scientist H-1B Salaries
163 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $103k.
Median base
$103k
Middle 50%
$89k–$126k
Filings
163
Top sponsor
Eli Lilly And
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 | $128k |
| FY2025 | 29 | $118k |
| FY2024 | 22 | $103k |
| FY2023 | 16 | $102k |
| FY2022 | 13 | $109k |
| FY2021 | 15 | $110k |
| FY2020 | 16 | $128k |
| FY2019 | 5 | $92k |
| FY2018 | 20 | $90k |
| FY2017 | 12 | $96k |
| FY2016 | 13 | $87k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Scientist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Scientist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Scientist is $103k (FY2026), from 163 filings. The middle 50% earn between $89k and $126k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Scientists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Scientist are Eli Lilly And, Bio-Rad Laboratories, ST Jude Childrenís Research Hospital.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. Scientist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Scientist roles are San Diego, CA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL.
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