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Food Scientist

Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.

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Food Scientist insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings627All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$72,010489 eligible salary records
Employer names376Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$60,000–$87,125Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
0285684112FY 2016: 74 filings16FY 2017: 60 filings17FY 2018: 100 filings18FY 2019: 95 filings19FY 2020: 40 filings20FY 2021: 49 filings21FY 2022: 44 filings22FY 2023: 33 filings23FY 2024: 46 filings24FY 2025: 45 filings25FY 2026: 41 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*41 filings$86,894 median · n=34

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$50k–$75kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 489 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Food Scientist308
$70,254 median · n=224 eligible
Senior Food Scientist32
$88,754 median · n=28 eligible
Associate Food Scientist21
$58,500 median · n=21 eligible
R&D Food Scientist16
$79,560 median · n=15 eligible
Food Scientist, Quality Assurance15
$67,505 median · n=12 eligible
Food Scientist Ii12
$84,000 median · n=9 eligible
Food Scientists And Technologists12
$57,955 median · n=6 eligible
Food Scientist Manager8
$68,827 median · n=7 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Chicago, IL19
$66,500 median · n=12 eligible
San Francisco, CA14
$92,500 median · n=14 eligible
Greenville, NC11
$100,000 median · n=7 eligible
Berkeley, CA10
$100,000 median · n=9 eligible
Chicago, ILLINOIS9
$67,500 median · n=8 eligible
Broomfield, CO8
$84,594 median · n=7 eligible
Hoffman Estates, IL8
$77,890 median · n=8 eligible
Ithaca, NY8
$60,000 median · n=7 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
89.8%Certified LCAs
Certified563 89.8%
Certified - Withdrawn26 4.1%
Withdrawn20 3.2%
Denied18 2.9%

Denominator: all 627 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Purilum LLC12
$100,000 median · n=8 eligible
Rfi, LLC11
$79,475 median · n=10 eligible
Plumrose Usa, Inc.8
$70,000 median · n=7 eligible
Schwan'S Shared Services, LLC8
$82,701 median · n=8 eligible
Wonton Food Inc.8
$64,303 median · n=6 eligible
Jogue Inc7
$42,000 median · n=6 eligible
Jeneil Biotech, Inc.7
$67,032 median · n=6 eligible
Talking Rain Beverage Company, Inc.7
$81,510 median · n=5 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$72,010Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$48,997
25th percentile$60,000
Median (50th)$72,010
75th percentile$87,125
90th percentile$104,416

n=489 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

627 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Magicflor Group CorpFood Scientists And Technologists

Filing details

$33 per hour

I-200-26169-032113
Reported wage: $33–$34 / hour
Annualized: $68,640
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Orlando, FL06/18/202610/01/2026
Nutlicious IncFood Scientist / Sqf Practitioner

Filing details

$70,000 /yr

I-200-26153-972598
Reported wage: $70,000 / year
Annualized: $70,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-09
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Sandpoint, ID06/02/202610/01/2026
Tyson Foods, Inc.Food Scientist Ii

Filing details

$100,162 /yr

I-200-26153-974081
Reported wage: $100,162 / year
Annualized: $100,162
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-09
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Springdale, AR06/02/202610/01/2026
32 Bunga, Inc.Food Scientist

Filing details

$34.4 per hour

I-200-26149-963545
Reported wage: $34.4 / hour
Annualized: $71,552
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-05
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

New York, NY05/29/202610/01/2026
Tate & Lyle Solutions USA, LLCFood Scientist / Technical Service Account Manager

Filing details

$89,547 /yr

I-200-26149-964059
Reported wage: $89,547 / year
Annualized: $89,547
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-05
Employment end: 2029-06-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Hoffman Estates, IL05/29/202606/15/2026
Pulseon IncCorporate Food Scientist

Filing details

$156,000 /yr

I-200-26148-955712
Reported wage: $156,000 / year
Annualized: $156,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-04
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Richardson, TX05/28/202610/01/2026
Country Maid, Inc.Food Scientist

Filing details

$65,229 /yr

I-200-26147-954461
Reported wage: $65,229 / year
Annualized: $65,229
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-03
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Milwaukee, WI05/27/202610/01/2026
General Mills, Inc.R&D Food Scientist

Filing details

$71,656 /yr

I-200-26142-942178
Reported wage: $71,656–$97,400 / year
Annualized: $71,656
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-01
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Minneapolis, MN05/22/202610/01/2026
Pulmuone Foods USA, Inc.Food Scientist

Filing details

$92,000 /yr

I-200-26141-937544
Reported wage: $92,000 / year
Annualized: $92,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-29
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Fullerton, CA05/21/202611/20/2026
Fontana Flavors, IncFood Scientist

Filing details

$77,250 /yr

I-200-26140-932296
Reported wage: $77,250 / year
Annualized: $77,250
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-28
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Janesville, WI05/20/202610/01/2026
Nutlicious IncFood Scientist / Sqf Practitioner

Filing details

$70,000 /yr

I-200-26147-954846
Reported wage: $70,000 / year
Annualized: $70,000
Status: Denied
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-28
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Sandpoint, ID05/27/202610/01/2026
Wonderful Pistachios & Almonds LLCR&D Food Scientist

Filing details

$81,307 /yr

I-200-26139-926732
Reported wage: $81,307–$118,000 / year
Annualized: $81,307
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-27
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Lost Hills, CA05/19/202610/01/2026
Bluenalu, Inc.Food Scientist Ii

Filing details

$105,290 /yr

I-200-26139-927632
Reported wage: $105,290–$125,000 / year
Annualized: $105,290
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-27
Employment end: 2029-09-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Diego, CA05/19/202609/30/2026
Talking Rain Beverage Company, Inc.Food Scientist

Filing details

$108,675 /yr

I-200-26112-823750
Reported wage: $108,675–$115,000 / year
Annualized: $108,675
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-19
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Preston, WA04/22/202610/01/2026
C.H. Guenther & Son LLCFood Scientist

Filing details

$125,000 /yr

I-200-26132-898656
Reported wage: $125,000 / year
Annualized: $125,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-19
Employment end: 2029-05-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Elk Grove, CA05/12/202606/01/2026
Talking Rain Beverage Company, Inc.Food Scientist

Filing details

$108,675 /yr

I-200-26132-901103
Reported wage: $108,675–$115,000 / year
Annualized: $108,675
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-19
Employment end: 2029-09-06
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Preston, WA05/12/202609/07/2026
Ms Bioanalytical LLCFood Scientist

Filing details

$61,069 /yr

I-200-26128-889532
Reported wage: $61,069 / year
Annualized: $61,069
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-15
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Champaign, IL05/08/202610/01/2026
Ispice LLCFood Scientist

Filing details

$80,000 /yr

I-200-26125-871394
Reported wage: $80,000 / year
Annualized: $80,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-12
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Jackson, AL05/05/202610/01/2026
Balchem CorporationFood Scientist

Filing details

$63,191 /yr

I-200-26124-862587
Reported wage: $63,191–$90,000 / year
Annualized: $63,191
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-11
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Defiance, OH05/04/202610/01/2026
Ps Seasoning & SpicesR&D Food Scientist

Filing details

$70,000 /yr

I-200-26124-865661
Reported wage: $70,000 / year
Annualized: $70,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-11
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Iron Ridge, WI05/04/202610/01/2026
Badia Spices, LLCR&D Food Scientist

Filing details

$100,000 /yr

I-200-26120-854442
Reported wage: $100,000 / year
Annualized: $100,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-07
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Miami, FL04/30/202610/01/2026
Mckee Foods Corporation And AffiliatesR&D Food Scientist

Filing details

$79,560 /yr

I-200-26119-848067
Reported wage: $79,560 / year
Annualized: $79,560
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-06
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Collegedale, TN04/29/202610/01/2026
Rfi, LLCFood Scientist Ii

Filing details

$76,000 /yr

I-200-26113-825273
Reported wage: $76,000–$86,000 / year
Annualized: $76,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-30
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Broomfield, CO04/23/202610/01/2026
Socius Ingredients, LLCAssociate Food Scientist

Filing details

$65,000 /yr

I-200-26111-816569
Reported wage: $65,000 / year
Annualized: $65,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-28
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Chicago, IL04/21/202610/01/2026
Plumrose USA, Inc. D/B/A Jbs Prepared FoodsFood Scientist

Filing details

$87,675.79 /yr

I-200-26111-817006
Reported wage: $87,675.79 / year
Annualized: $87,676
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-28
Employment end: 2029-04-26
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Council Bluffs, IA04/21/202604/27/2026

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.