Job title
Staff Scientist I H-1B Salaries
166 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $70k.
Median base
$70k
Middle 50%
$64k–$86k
Filings
166
Top sponsor
Jefferson Science Associates
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 | $69k |
| FY2025 | 31 | $74k |
| FY2024 | 23 | $73k |
| FY2023 | 16 | $68k |
| FY2022 | 23 | $71k |
| FY2021 | 12 | $68k |
| FY2020 | 14 | $68k |
| FY2019 | 19 | $61k |
| FY2018 | 11 | $84k |
| FY2017 | 7 | $66k |
| FY2016 | 6 | $61k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Staff Scientist I
- Jefferson Science Associates30 · $100k
- Medical University of South Carolina and Affiliates26 · $64k
- Children S National Medical Center22 · $70k
- Texas Biomedical Research Institute14 · $64k
- Medical University of South Carolina Affiliates13 · $59k
- Lieber Institute12 · $75k
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center12 · $70k
- Medical University of South Carolina8 · $49k
- Raytheon Bbn Technologies6 · $92k
- Covance Laboratories5 · $68k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Staff Scientist I?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Staff Scientist I is $70k (FY2026), from 166 filings. The middle 50% earn between $64k and $86k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Staff Scientist Is?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Staff Scientist I are Jefferson Science Associates, Medical University of South Carolina and Affiliates, Children S National Medical Center.
- Where are most H-1B Staff Scientist I jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Staff Scientist I roles are Charleston, SC, Newport News, VA, Washington, DC.
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