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Research & Development Scientist I

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Research & Development Scientist I insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings25All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$75,50524 eligible salary records
Employer names7Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$65,000–$87,666Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
02357FY 2016: 2 filings16FY 2019: 2 filings19FY 2020: 2 filings20FY 2021: 3 filings21FY 2022: 1 filings22FY 2023: 1 filings23FY 2024: 5 filings24FY 2025: 3 filings25FY 2026: 6 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*6 filings$90,715 median · n=6

*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 · 24 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
Research & Development Scientist Ii11
$88,902 median · n=10 eligible
Analytical Research & Development Scientist I7
$61,963 median · n=7 eligible
Research & Development Scientist I3
$65,000 median · n=3 eligible
Analytical Research & Development Scientist Ii1
$58,843 median · n=1 eligible
Associate Analytical Research & Development Scientist Ii1
$68,370 median · n=1 eligible
Research & Development Scientist I- Kbgfjg160433-11
$68,791 median · n=1 eligible
Senior Research & Development Scientist Ii1
$110,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 7 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
Twin Falls, ID8
$83,215 median · n=8 eligible
Monmouth Junction, NJ7
$58,843 median · n=7 eligible
North Brunswick Township, NJ3
$95,000 median · n=3 eligible
Germantown, WI2
$68,370 median · n=2 eligible
Minneapolis, MN2
$73,000 median · n=2 eligible
Minneapolis, MINNESOTA2
$72,010 median · n=1 eligible
Plainville, MA1
$91,374 median · n=1 eligible

Top 7 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
96.0%Certified LCAs
Certified24 96.0%
Certified - Withdrawn1 4.0%

Denominator: all 25 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Chobani, LLC10
$90,715 median · n=10 eligible
Tris Pharma, Inc.7
$58,843 median · n=7 eligible
General Mills Inc.4
$72,010 median · n=3 eligible
Sterling Wisconsin, LLC2
$68,370 median · n=2 eligible
Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc1
$68,791 median · n=1 eligible
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.1
$91,374 median · n=1 eligible

Top 6 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
$75,505Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$58,843
25th percentile$65,000
Median (50th)$75,505
75th percentile$87,666
90th percentile$95,000

n=24 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

25 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
Chobani, LLCResearch & Development Scientist Ii

Filing details

$86,430 /yr

I-200-26142-943945
Reported wage: $86,430–$105,000 / year
Annualized: $86,430
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-01
Employment end: 2029-06-07
Worker positions: 1

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

Twin Falls, ID05/22/202606/08/2026
Chobani, LLCResearch & Development Scientist Ii

Filing details

$86,430 /yr

I-200-26140-932017
Reported wage: $86,430–$107,500 / year
Annualized: $86,430
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-28
Employment end: 2029-05-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Twin Falls, ID05/20/202606/01/2026
Chobani, LLCResearch & Development Scientist Ii

Filing details

$80,000 /yr

I-200-26139-926627
Reported wage: $80,000–$100,000 / year
Annualized: $80,000
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.

Twin Falls, ID05/19/202610/01/2026
Chobani, LLCResearch & Development Scientist Ii

Filing details

$95,000 /yr

I-200-26135-916015
Reported wage: $95,000–$115,000 / year
Annualized: $95,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-22
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

North Brunswick Township, NJ05/15/202610/01/2026
Chobani, LLCResearch & Development Scientist Ii

Filing details

$95,000 /yr

I-200-26076-709356
Reported wage: $95,000–$115,000 / year
Annualized: $95,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-24
Employment end: 2029-04-19
Worker positions: 1

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

North Brunswick Township, NJ03/17/202604/20/2026
Chobani, LLCResearch & Development Scientist Ii

Filing details

$98,000 /yr

I-200-26030-610418
Reported wage: $98,000–$115,000 / year
Annualized: $98,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-06
Employment end: 2029-02-22
Worker positions: 1

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

Twin Falls, ID01/30/202602/23/2026
Tris Pharma, Inc.Analytical Research & Development Scientist I

Filing details

$80,600 /yr

I-200-25059-733673
Reported wage: $80,600–$101,750 / year
Annualized: $80,600
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-03-07
Employment end: 2028-08-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Monmouth Junction, NJ02/28/202508/30/2025
Tris Pharma, Inc.Analytical Research & Development Scientist I

Filing details

$80,600 /yr

I-200-25059-733723
Reported wage: $80,600–$101,750 / year
Annualized: $80,600
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-03-07
Employment end: 2028-08-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Monmouth Junction, NJ02/28/202508/30/2025
Chobani, LLCResearch & Development Scientist Ii

Filing details

$95,000 /yr

I-200-24298-429303
Reported wage: $95,000–$110,000 / year
Annualized: $95,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-31
Employment end: 2028-01-17
Worker positions: 1

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

North Brunswick Township, NJ10/24/202401/18/2025
Chobani, LLCResearch & Development Scientist I

Filing details

$65,000 /yr

I-200-24129-974408
Reported wage: $65,000–$90,000 / year
Annualized: $65,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-15
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Twin Falls, ID05/08/202410/01/2024
Sterling Wisconsin, LLCAnalytical Research & Development Scientist I

Filing details

$68,370 /yr

I-200-24124-957389
Reported wage: $68,370–$79,996.8 / year
Annualized: $68,370
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-10
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Germantown, WI05/03/202410/01/2024
Sterling Wisconsin, LLCAssociate Analytical Research & Development Scientist Ii

Filing details

$68,370 /yr

I-200-24124-957418
Reported wage: $68,370–$76,000 / year
Annualized: $68,370
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-10
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Germantown, WI05/03/202410/01/2024
Chobani, LLCResearch & Development Scientist I

Filing details

$65,000 /yr

I-200-24121-940405
Reported wage: $65,000–$90,000 / year
Annualized: $65,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-07
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Twin Falls, ID04/30/202410/01/2024
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.Research & Development Scientist Ii

Filing details

$91,374 /yr

I-200-23292-442583
Reported wage: $91,374–$160,000 / year
Annualized: $91,374
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-10-26
Employment end: 2026-11-05
Worker positions: 1

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

Plainville, MA10/19/202311/06/2023
Tris Pharma, Inc.Analytical Research & Development Scientist I

Filing details

$61,963 /yr

I-200-23068-835207
Reported wage: $61,963–$80,000 / year
Annualized: $61,963
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-03-16
Employment end: 2026-03-26
Worker positions: 1

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

Monmouth Junction, NJ03/09/202303/27/2023
Glanbia Nutritionals, IncResearch & Development Scientist I- Kbgfjg160433-1

Filing details

$68,791.13 /yr

I-200-22118-114923
Reported wage: $68,791.13 / year
Annualized: $68,791
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-05-05
Employment end: 2025-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Twin Falls, ID04/28/202210/01/2022
Tris Pharma, Inc.Analytical Research & Development Scientist Ii

Filing details

$58,843 /yr

I-200-21166-397979
Reported wage: $58,843–$64,162 / year
Annualized: $58,843
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-06-23
Employment end: 2024-09-03
Worker positions: 1

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

Monmouth Junction, NJ06/15/202109/04/2021
Chobani, LLCSenior Research & Development Scientist Ii

Filing details

$110,000 /yr

I-200-21083-172074
Reported wage: $110,000 / year
Annualized: $110,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-03-31
Employment end: 2024-05-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Twin Falls, ID03/24/202105/03/2021
Tris Pharma, Inc.Analytical Research & Development Scientist I

Filing details

$58,843 /yr

I-200-21048-081510
Reported wage: $58,843 / year
Annualized: $58,843
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-02-24
Employment end: 2024-08-18
Worker positions: 1

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

Monmouth Junction, NJ02/17/202108/19/2021
Tris Pharma, Inc.Analytical Research & Development Scientist I

Filing details

$58,739 /yr

I-200-20036-299429
Reported wage: $58,739 / year
Annualized: $58,739
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-02-12
Employment end: 2023-08-05
Worker positions: 1

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

Monmouth Junction, NJ02/05/202008/05/2020
Tris Pharma, Inc.Analytical Research & Development Scientist I

Filing details

$58,739 /yr

I-200-20036-299432
Reported wage: $58,739 / year
Annualized: $58,739
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-02-12
Employment end: 2023-08-05
Worker positions: 1

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

Monmouth Junction, NJ02/05/202008/05/2020
General Mills Inc.Research & Development Scientist Ii

Filing details

$72,010 /yr

I-200-19045-399368
Reported wage: $72,010–$104,000 / year
Annualized: $72,010
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-02-28
Employment end: 2022-08-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Minneapolis, MINNESOTA02/22/201908/02/2019
General Mills Inc.Research & Development Scientist Ii

Filing details

$84,718 /yr

I-200-19046-657200
Reported wage: $84,718–$104,000 / year
Annualized: $84,718
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-02-28
Employment end: 2022-08-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Minneapolis, MINNESOTA02/22/201908/02/2019
General Mills, Inc.Research & Development Scientist I

Filing details

$67,000 /yr

I-200-16041-379283
Reported wage: $67,000–$70,000 / year
Annualized: $67,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-02-22
Employment end: 2019-08-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Minneapolis, MN02/16/201608/01/2016
General Mills, Inc.Research & Development Scientist Ii

Filing details

$79,000 /yr

I-200-16041-980303
Reported wage: $79,000–$83,000 / year
Annualized: $79,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-02-22
Employment end: 2019-08-01
Worker positions: 2

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

Minneapolis, MN02/16/201608/01/2016

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.