OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Research 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 recordsResearch Chemist insights
Total filings495All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$82,000435 eligible salary records
Employer names244Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$65,000–$99,352Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*33 filings$105,006 median · n=33
*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 · 435 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Research Chemist288
$77,000 median · n=256 eligible
Senior Research Chemist68
$100,000 median · n=62 eligible
Research Chemist I35
$87,000 median · n=30 eligible
Research Chemist Ii9
$71,103 median · n=7 eligible
Sr. Research Chemist9
$81,578 median · n=9 eligible
Research Chemist Iii Ncfs5
$69,441 median · n=2 eligible
Research Chemist / Scientist5
$80,000 median · n=1 eligible
Advanced Research Chemist4
$108,359 median · n=3 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Houston, TX22
$100,000 median · n=21 eligible
Cranbury, NJ20
$100,000 median · n=18 eligible
Allison Park, PA15
$87,000 median · n=15 eligible
Hampton Township, PA12
$97,315 median · n=12 eligible
Ewing, NJ11
$81,300 median · n=9 eligible
Covina, CA10
$67,500 median · n=10 eligible
Tampa, FL10
$83,392 median · n=9 eligible
Kingsport, TN9
$105,413 median · n=8 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
92.7%Certified LCAs
Certified459 92.7%
Withdrawn18 3.6%
Certified - Withdrawn14 2.8%
Denied4 0.8%
Denominator: all 495 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Ppg Industries, Inc.40
$94,265 median · n=40 eligible
J-Star Research, Inc.15
$107,165 median · n=14 eligible
Eastman Chemical Company11
$104,830 median · n=10 eligible
3m Company10
$106,000 median · n=9 eligible
Chemeor, Inc.10
$60,000 median · n=10 eligible
Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.9
$75,000 median · n=9 eligible
V-Tic Services Inc9
$75,000 median · n=9 eligible
Exxon Mobil Corporation8
$109,900 median · n=8 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$82,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$55,000
25th percentile$65,000
Median (50th)$82,000
75th percentile$99,352
90th percentile$110,846
n=435 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
495 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nano Catalytics Inc. | Research Chemist | $80,000I-200-26166-017225 Reported wage: $80,000 / year Annualized: $80,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Cincinnati, OH | 06/15/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| J-Star Research, Inc. | Senior Research Chemist | $107,120I-200-26160-996768 Reported wage: $107,120 / year Annualized: $107,120 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-16 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Cranbury, NJ | 06/09/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| J-Star Research, Inc. | Senior Research Chemist | $135,778.72I-200-26160-996873 Reported wage: $135,778.72 / year Annualized: $135,779 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-16 Employment end: 2029-09-27 Worker positions: 1 | South Plainfield, NJ | 06/09/2026 | 09/28/2026 |
| Exxonmobil Technology And Engineering Company | Research Chemist | $142,470I-200-26156-988650 Reported wage: $142,470 / year Annualized: $142,470 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-12 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Baytown, TX | 06/05/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| J-Star Research, Inc. | Senior Research Chemist | $107,210I-200-26153-974240 Reported wage: $107,210 / year Annualized: $107,210 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-09 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Cranburry, NJ | 06/02/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Livent USA Corp. | Energy Research Chemist | $109,200I-200-26152-968500 Reported wage: $109,200 / year Annualized: $109,200 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-08 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Bessemer City, NC | 06/01/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Kla Corporation | Research Chemist | $120,750I-200-26149-961344 Reported wage: $120,750 / year Annualized: $120,750 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Totowa, NJ | 05/29/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ppg Industries, Inc. | S&T Research Chemist I, Senior | $110,000I-200-26148-957527 Reported wage: $110,000 / year Annualized: $110,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-04 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Hampton Twp., PA | 05/28/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ppg Industries, Inc. | S & T Research Chemist, Expert | $105,005.82I-200-26146-948040 Reported wage: $105,005.82 / year Annualized: $105,006 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-02 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Hampton Twp., PA | 05/26/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ppg Industries, Inc. | S & T Research Chemist I, Senior | $105,000I-200-26146-948058 Reported wage: $105,000 / year Annualized: $105,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-02 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Monroeville, PA | 05/26/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ppg Industries, Inc. | Research Chemist I | $111,210I-200-26146-948102 Reported wage: $111,210 / year Annualized: $111,210 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-02 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Hampton Twp., PA | 05/26/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ppg Industries, Inc. | Research Chemist I | $106,155I-200-26146-948109 Reported wage: $106,155 / year Annualized: $106,155 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-02 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Hampton Twp., PA | 05/26/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Jacam Chemical Company 2013, LLC | Senior Research Chemist | $127,441.34I-200-26141-939937 Reported wage: $127,441.34–$135,814.52 / year Annualized: $127,441 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Sterling, KS | 05/21/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Agr, LLC | Research Chemist-2 | $103,210I-200-26142-940469 Reported wage: $103,210 / year Annualized: $103,210 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-29 Employment end: 2029-05-26 Worker positions: 1 | Virginia, VA | 05/21/2026 | 05/27/2026 |
| Agr, LLC | Research Chemist-2 | $103,210I-200-26142-940476 Reported wage: $103,210 / year Annualized: $103,210 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-29 Employment end: 2029-05-27 Worker positions: 1 | Mc Lean, VA | 05/21/2026 | 05/28/2026 |
| Fujifilm Electronic Materials U.S.A., Inc. | Senior Research Chemist | $96,990I-200-26139-929558 Reported wage: $96,990–$114,204 / year Annualized: $96,990 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-27 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Mesa, AZ | 05/19/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Ergon, Inc. | Research Chemist Ii | $100,000I-200-26133-903995 Reported wage: $100,000 / year Annualized: $100,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-20 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Hattiesburg, MS | 05/13/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Kla Corporation | Research Chemist | $113,300I-200-26127-880372 Reported wage: $113,300 / year Annualized: $113,300 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-14 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Totowa, NJ | 05/07/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Progen Pharmaceutical, Inc. | Research Chemist | $85,000I-200-26125-872783 Reported wage: $85,000 / year Annualized: $85,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-12 Employment end: 2029-11-01 Worker positions: 1 | Somerset, NJ | 05/05/2026 | 11/02/2026 |
| Exxonmobil Technology And Engineering Company | Research Chemist | $169,420I-200-26120-853343 Reported wage: $169,420 / year Annualized: $169,420 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-07 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Baytown, TX | 04/30/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| American River Nutrition, LLC | Lab & Research Chemist | $62,483I-200-26096-760308 Reported wage: $62,483 / year Annualized: $62,483 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-13 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Hadley, MA | 04/06/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Sepax Bioscience, Inc. | Research Chemist | $75,000I-200-26091-745845 Reported wage: $75,000 / year Annualized: $75,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-08 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Newark, DE | 04/01/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| The Indium Corporation Of America | Materials Research Chemist | $83,346I-200-26091-746092 Reported wage: $83,346 / year Annualized: $83,346 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-08 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Utica, NY | 04/01/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| The Indium Corporation Of America | Material Research Chemist | $80,000I-200-26091-746253 Reported wage: $80,000 / year Annualized: $80,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-08 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Utica, NY | 04/01/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Lonza Tampa LLC | Sr. Research Chemist | $120,692.77I-200-26078-716861 Reported wage: $120,692.77 / year Annualized: $120,693 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-26 Employment end: 2029-09-17 Worker positions: 1 | Tampa, FL | 03/19/2026 | 09/18/2026 |
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