Job title
Staff Research Scientist H-1B Salaries
172 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $160k.
Median base
$160k
Middle 50%
$140k–$225k
Filings
172
Top sponsor
Visa U.S.A.
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 | 4 | $153k |
| FY2025 | 36 | $217k |
| FY2024 | 31 | $180k |
| FY2023 | 28 | $160k |
| FY2022 | 13 | $144k |
| FY2021 | 15 | $144k |
| FY2020 | 14 | $130k |
| FY2019 | 23 | $158k |
| FY2017 | 4 | $51k |
| FY2016 | 4 | $135k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Staff Research Scientist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Staff Research Scientist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Staff Research Scientist is $160k (FY2026), from 172 filings. The middle 50% earn between $140k and $225k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Staff Research Scientists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Staff Research Scientist are Visa U.S.A., IBM, Washington University.
- Where are most H-1B Staff Research Scientist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Staff Research Scientist roles are Palo Alto, CA, Yorktown Heights, NY, San Jose, CA.
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