OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
R&D Chemist
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsR&D Chemist insights
Total filings166All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$77,075140 eligible salary records
Employer names98Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$64,439–$91,999Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*15 filings$93,499 median · n=14
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 140 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
R&D Chemist75
$70,046 median · n=61 eligible
Senior R&D Chemist28
$83,500 median · n=22 eligible
Ar&D Chemist13
$70,000 median · n=12 eligible
R&D Chemist Ii7
$75,000 median · n=5 eligible
Analytical R&D Chemist5
$75,000 median · n=5 eligible
Senior Pc R&D Chemist4
$79,332 median · n=4 eligible
R&D Chemist - Adhesives3
$73,674 median · n=3 eligible
R&D Chemist, Senior3
$110,000 median · n=3 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Houston, TX11
$105,000 median · n=10 eligible
Newtown, PA10
$68,600 median · n=10 eligible
Miami Lakes, FL8
$72,516 median · n=7 eligible
Warrensville Heights, OH5
$78,000 median · n=5 eligible
Quakertown, PA4
$79,332 median · n=4 eligible
Somerset, NJ4
$59,613 median · n=3 eligible
Wilmington, DE4
$125,000 median · n=3 eligible
Carlisle, PA3
$73,674 median · n=3 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
89.2%Certified LCAs
Certified148 89.2%
Certified - Withdrawn10 6.0%
Withdrawn5 3.0%
Denied3 1.8%
Denominator: all 166 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
The Sherwin-Williams Company12
$78,791 median · n=12 eligible
Kvk-Tech, Inc.9
$70,000 median · n=9 eligible
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.7
$95,595 median · n=6 eligible
Belzona Global, LLC6
$78,758 median · n=6 eligible
Disposable Hygiene LLC4
$75,000 median · n=1 eligible
K&H Technologies, Inc.4
$79,332 median · n=4 eligible
Novel Laboratories, Inc.4
$59,613 median · n=3 eligible
Allure Labs, Inc.3
$51,438 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$77,075Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$51,896
25th percentile$64,439
Median (50th)$77,075
75th percentile$91,999
90th percentile$106,266
n=140 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
166 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivanhoe Industries, Inc. | R&D Chemist | $120,000I-200-26147-954740 Reported wage: $120,000 / year Annualized: $120,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-03 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Zion, IL | 05/27/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ivanhoe Industries, Inc. | R&D Chemist | $120,000I-200-26147-954833 Reported wage: $120,000 / year Annualized: $120,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-03 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Zion, IL | 05/27/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Certified Laboratories Inc | R&D Chemist | $110,000I-200-25358-510356 Reported wage: $110,000 / year Annualized: $110,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-01 Employment end: 2028-12-31 Worker positions: 1 | Melville, NY | 12/24/2025 | 01/01/2026 |
| Lanxess Corporation | R&D Chemist I | $95,000I-200-26142-942516 Reported wage: $95,000–$105,000 / year Annualized: $95,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-01 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Kalama, WA | 05/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Applied Material Solutions Inc | Senior R&D Chemist | $131,893I-200-26124-867277 Reported wage: $131,893 / year Annualized: $131,893 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-11 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Elkhorn, WI | 05/04/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Afton Chemical Corporation | Sr. R&D Chemist | $90,000I-200-26118-844416 Reported wage: $90,000–$95,000 / year Annualized: $90,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-05 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Richmond, VA | 04/28/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Nephron Sc, LLC | R&D Chemist Ii | $70,000I-200-26114-831965 Reported wage: $70,000 / year Annualized: $70,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-01 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | West Columbia, SC | 04/24/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Strem Chemicals, Inc. | Senior R&D Chemist [00105112] | $105,851I-200-26111-818919 Reported wage: $105,851–$110,529 / year Annualized: $105,851 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-28 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Newburyport, MA | 04/21/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Optimal, Inc. | R&D Chemist | $60,000I-200-26105-798383 Reported wage: $60,000–$75,000 / year Annualized: $60,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-22 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Warren, MI | 04/15/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Mannhummel Water & Fluid Solutions, Inc. | R&D Chemist | $72,141.68I-200-26105-799347 Reported wage: $72,141.68 / year Annualized: $72,142 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-22 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Goleta, CA | 04/15/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| K&H Technologies, Inc. | Senior Pc R&D Chemist | $91,998I-200-26092-750447 Reported wage: $91,998 / year Annualized: $91,998 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-09 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Quakertown, PA | 04/02/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Penn Life Sciences, LLC | Analytical R&D Chemist Ii | $95,000I-200-26075-705691 Reported wage: $95,000–$105,000 / year Annualized: $95,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-23 Employment end: 2029-09-14 Worker positions: 1 | Langhorne, PA | 03/16/2026 | 09/15/2026 |
| Rust-Oleum Corporation | R&D Chemist | $80,000I-200-26063-678859 Reported wage: $80,000–$89,216 / year Annualized: $80,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-11 Employment end: 2029-08-28 Worker positions: 1 | Pleasant Prairie, WI | 03/04/2026 | 08/29/2026 |
| Allnex USA Inc. | R&D Chemist, Synthesis - Crosslinkers | $82,000I-200-26029-602172 Reported wage: $82,000 / year Annualized: $82,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-05 Employment end: 2029-07-24 Worker positions: 1 | Alpharetta, GA | 01/29/2026 | 07/25/2026 |
| Certified Laboratories Inc | R&D Chemist | $115,000I-200-26019-569577 Reported wage: $115,000 / year Annualized: $115,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-26 Employment end: 2029-01-15 Worker positions: 1 | Melville, NY | 01/19/2026 | 01/19/2026 |
| Pharmaceutics International, Incorporated (Pii) | Ar&D Chemist | $91,728I-200-25238-269058 Reported wage: $91,728–$123,800 / year Annualized: $91,728 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-03 Employment end: 2028-12-06 Worker positions: 1 | Hunt Valley, MD | 08/26/2025 | 12/07/2025 |
| Richardsapex, Inc. | R&D Chemist | $67,607I-200-25167-096963 Reported wage: $67,607–$70,000 / year Annualized: $67,607 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-24 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Philadelphia, PA | 06/16/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Hexion Inc. | R&D Chemist | $84,400I-200-25163-087234 Reported wage: $84,400–$105,500 / year Annualized: $84,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-20 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Springfield, OR | 06/12/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Strand Research, Inc. | Formulation R&D Chemist | $98,000I-200-25143-012993 Reported wage: $98,000 / year Annualized: $98,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-02 Employment end: 2028-08-03 Worker positions: 1 | Cambridge, MA | 05/23/2025 | 08/04/2025 |
| Patcham USA LLC | R&D Chemist | $85,000I-200-25143-015697 Reported wage: $85,000 / year Annualized: $85,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-02 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Fairfield, NJ | 05/23/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Halliburton Technology Partners, LLC | R&D Chemist, Senior | $99,999.96I-200-25140-998581 Reported wage: $99,999.96 / year Annualized: $100,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-28 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 05/20/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Nj Bio, Inc. | Scientist, R&D Chemistry | $94,727I-200-25129-959851 Reported wage: $94,727 / year Annualized: $94,727 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-16 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Princeton, NJ | 05/09/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Hexion Inc. | R&D Chemist | $84,400I-200-25126-940630 Reported wage: $84,400–$105,500 / year Annualized: $84,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-12 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Springfield, OR | 05/05/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Heraeus Epurio LLC | R&D Chemist Ii | $98,000I-200-25121-925933 Reported wage: $98,000–$108,000 / year Annualized: $98,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-08 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Vandalia, OH | 05/01/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Belzona Global, LLC | Senior R&D Chemist | $103,000I-200-25115-907115 Reported wage: $103,000 / year Annualized: $103,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-02 Employment end: 2028-08-29 Worker positions: 1 | Miami Lakes, FL | 04/25/2025 | 08/30/2025 |
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