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R&D Food Scientist

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R&D Food Scientist insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings24All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$80,49622 eligible salary records
Employer names20Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$71,992–$88,750Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
01346FY 2016: 1 filings16FY 2017: 1 filings17FY 2018: 3 filings18FY 2019: 1 filings19FY 2020: 3 filings20FY 2021: 1 filings21FY 2022: 2 filings22FY 2023: 1 filings23FY 2024: 5 filings24FY 2025: 1 filings25FY 2026: 5 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*5 filings$79,560 median · n=5

*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
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 22 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
R&D Food Scientist16
$79,560 median · n=15 eligible
Sr. R&D Food Scientist3
$88,000 median · n=3 eligible
Senior R&D Food Scientist2
$89,500 median · n=2 eligible
R&D Food Scientist, Product Development1
$60,000 median · n=1 eligible
R&D Food Scientist Formulator1
— median · n=0 eligible
R&D Food Scientist Ii1
$79,685 median · n=1 eligible

Top 6 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
Fresno, CA5
$91,536 median · n=4 eligible
Plano, TX3
$75,171 median · n=3 eligible
Collegedale, TN2
$69,160 median · n=2 eligible
Minneapolis, MN2
$80,328 median · n=2 eligible
Salt Lake City, UT2
$81,500 median · n=2 eligible
Council Bluffs, IA1
$73,500 median · n=1 eligible
Greeley, CO1
$85,241 median · n=1 eligible
Ithaca, NY1
$60,000 median · n=1 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
95.8%Certified LCAs
Certified23 95.8%
Withdrawn1 4.2%

Denominator: all 24 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Lyons Magnus, LLC4
$92,889 median · n=3 eligible
Natural Polymer International Company3
$88,000 median · n=3 eligible
General Mills, Inc.2
$80,328 median · n=2 eligible
Mckee Foods Corporation And Affiliates2
$69,160 median · n=2 eligible
Badia Spices, LLC1
$100,000 median · n=1 eligible
Farther Farms, Inc.1
$60,000 median · n=1 eligible
Food For Health International LLC1
$73,000 median · n=1 eligible
Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc1
$79,685 median · n=1 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
$80,496Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$61,000
25th percentile$71,992
Median (50th)$80,496
75th percentile$88,750
90th percentile$92,618

n=22 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

24 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
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
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
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
Midas Foods International, LLCR&D Food Scientist

Filing details

$70,000 /yr

I-200-25128-953603
Reported wage: $70,000–$75,000 / year
Annualized: $70,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-15
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Oak Park, MI05/08/202510/01/2025
Lyons Magnus, LLCR&D Food Scientist

Filing details

$102,185 /yr

I-200-24254-326735
Reported wage: $102,185 / year
Annualized: $102,185
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-09-17
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Fresno, CA09/10/202410/01/2024
New Jersey LaboratoriesR&D Food Scientist Formulator

Filing details

$41.94 per hour

I-200-24169-120896
Reported wage: $41.94 / hour
Annualized: $87,235
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-25
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New Brunswick, NJ06/17/202410/01/2024
Pilgrim'S Pride CorporationR&D Food Scientist

Filing details

$85,241 /yr

I-200-24162-092517
Reported wage: $85,241 / year
Annualized: $85,241
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-17
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Greeley, CO06/10/202410/01/2024
Lyons Magnus, LLCR&D Food Scientist

Filing details

$92,888.97 /yr

I-200-23275-404915
Reported wage: $92,888.97 / year
Annualized: $92,889
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-10-10
Employment end: 2026-11-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Fresno, CA10/02/202312/01/2023
Lyons Magnus, LLCR&D Food Scientist

Filing details

$92,888.97 /yr

I-200-23272-396351
Reported wage: $92,888.97 / year
Annualized: $92,889
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-10-02
Employment end: 2026-11-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Fresno, CA09/29/202312/01/2023
Natural Polymer International CorporationSr. R&D Food Scientist

Filing details

$75,171 /yr

I-200-23128-001649
Reported wage: $75,171 / year
Annualized: $75,171
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-15
Employment end: 2026-05-07
Worker positions: 1

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

Plano, TX05/08/202305/08/2023
Lyons Magnus, LLCR&D Food Scientist

Filing details

$90,183 /yr

I-200-22166-282941
Reported wage: $90,183 / year
Annualized: $90,183
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-06-23
Employment end: 2023-12-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Fresno, CA06/15/202210/19/2022
Natural Polymer International CompanyR&D Food Scientist

Filing details

$58,000 /yr

I-200-22025-852414
Reported wage: $58,000–$58,000.01 / year
Annualized: $58,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-02-01
Employment end: 2025-02-20
Worker positions: 1

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

Plano, TX01/25/202202/21/2022
Glanbia Nutritionals, IncR&D Food Scientist Ii

Filing details

$79,685 /yr

I-200-21083-172073
Reported wage: $79,685–$90,000.04 / year
Annualized: $79,685
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-03-31
Employment end: 2024-09-21
Worker positions: 1

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

Twin Falls, ID03/24/202109/22/2021
Natural Polymer International CompanySr. R&D Food Scientist

Filing details

$88,000 /yr

I-200-20129-555582
Reported wage: $88,000–$88,000.01 / year
Annualized: $88,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-05-15
Employment end: 2023-05-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Plano, TX05/08/202006/01/2020
Plumrose USA, Inc.R&D Food Scientist

Filing details

$73,500 /yr

I-200-20046-326965
Reported wage: $73,500 / year
Annualized: $73,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-02-24
Employment end: 2023-08-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Council Bluffs, IA02/15/202008/15/2020
Lyons MagnusR&D Food Scientist

Filing details

$85,000 /yr

I-200-19282-077798
Reported wage: $85,000 / year
Annualized: $85,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2019-10-17
Employment end: 2022-10-18
Worker positions: 1

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

Fresno, CA10/09/201910/19/2019
Natural Polymer International CompanySr. R&D Food Scientist

Filing details

$88,000 /yr

I-200-19154-832377
Reported wage: $88,000–$88,000 / year
Annualized: $88,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-06-10
Employment end: 2022-07-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Plano, TEXAS06/04/201908/01/2019
Mckee Foods Corporation And AffiliatesR&D Food Scientist

Filing details

$58,760 /yr

I-200-18074-152481
Reported wage: $58,760–$73,424 / year
Annualized: $58,760
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-03-29
Employment end: 2021-08-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Collegedale, TN03/23/201809/01/2018
Farther Farms, Inc.R&D Food Scientist, Product Development

Filing details

$60,000 /yr

I-200-18078-506189
Reported wage: $60,000 / year
Annualized: $60,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-03-23
Employment end: 2021-09-18
Worker positions: 1

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

Ithaca, NY03/19/201809/18/2018
Jmh International, LLCSenior R&D Food Scientist

Filing details

$90,000 /yr

I-200-18029-389035
Reported wage: $90,000 / year
Annualized: $90,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-02-05
Employment end: 2019-11-12
Worker positions: 1

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

Salt Lake City, UT01/30/201802/12/2018
General Mills, Inc.Senior R&D Food Scientist

Filing details

$89,000 /yr

I-200-17045-576520
Reported wage: $89,000–$105,000 / year
Annualized: $89,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-02-24
Employment end: 2020-08-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Minneapolis, MN02/20/201708/01/2017
Food For Health International LLCR&D Food Scientist

Filing details

$73,000 /yr

I-200-16218-723580
Reported wage: $73,000 / year
Annualized: $73,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-08-11
Employment end: 2019-08-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Salt Lake City, UT08/05/201608/29/2016

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.