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Research Leader insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings9All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$146,4007 eligible salary records
Employer names6Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$125,902–$200,000Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
01122FY 2017: 2 filings17FY 2021: 2 filings21FY 2022: 2 filings22FY 2023: 1 filings23FY 2026: 2 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*2 filings$146,400 median · n=1

*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
$200k–$225kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 7 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 Leader5
$200,000 median · n=5 eligible
Dr Of Pharm Discovery Toxi, Discovery & Research Leader2
$123,053 median · n=1 eligible
Scientist, Research Leader2
$146,400 median · n=1 eligible

Top 3 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
New York, NY3
$200,000 median · n=3 eligible
Duluth, GA2
$123,053 median · n=1 eligible
Pleasanton, CA2
$146,400 median · n=1 eligible
Memphis, TN1
$86,000 median · n=1 eligible
Northborough, MA1
$128,750 median · n=1 eligible

Top 5 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
77.8%Certified LCAs
Certified7 77.8%
Withdrawn1 11.1%
Certified - Withdrawn1 11.1%

Denominator: all 9 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Schrodinger Inc.3
$200,000 median · n=3 eligible
Merial, Inc.2
$123,053 median · n=1 eligible
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.2
$146,400 median · n=1 eligible
Aspen Aerogels, Inc.1
$128,750 median · n=1 eligible
The University Of Tennessee Health Science Center1
$86,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 5 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
$146,400Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$108,232
25th percentile$125,902
Median (50th)$146,400
75th percentile$200,000
90th percentile$200,000

n=7 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

9 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
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.Scientist, Research Leader

Filing details

$146,400 /yr

I-200-26114-832267
Reported wage: $146,400–$271,800 / year
Annualized: $146,400
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-01
Employment end: 2029-04-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Pleasanton, CA04/24/202605/01/2026
Roche Molecular Systems, Inc.Scientist, Research Leader

Filing details

$146,400 /yr

I-200-26085-732419
Reported wage: $146,400–$271,800 / year
Annualized: $146,400
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-27
Employment end: 2029-09-18
Worker positions: 1

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

Pleasanton, CA03/26/202609/19/2026
Aspen Aerogels, Inc.Research Leader

Filing details

$128,750 /yr

I-200-23235-287740
Reported wage: $128,750 / year
Annualized: $128,750
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-30
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Northborough, MA08/23/202310/01/2023
Schrodinger Inc.Research Leader

Filing details

$200,000 /yr

I-200-21271-610665
Reported wage: $200,000 / year
Annualized: $200,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2021-10-05
Employment end: 2025-02-01
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY09/28/202102/02/2022
Schrodinger Inc.Research Leader

Filing details

$200,000 /yr

I-200-21267-606320
Reported wage: $200,000 / year
Annualized: $200,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2021-10-01
Employment end: 2025-02-01
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY09/24/202102/02/2022
Schrodinger, Inc.Research Leader

Filing details

$200,000 /yr

I-200-21095-196671
Reported wage: $200,000 / year
Annualized: $200,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-04-12
Employment end: 2024-08-31
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY04/05/202109/01/2021
The University Of Tennessee Health Science CenterResearch Leader

Filing details

$86,000 /yr

I-200-21048-083043
Reported wage: $86,000 / year
Annualized: $86,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-02-24
Employment end: 2024-02-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Memphis, TN02/17/202103/01/2021
Merial, Inc.Dr Of Pharm Discovery Toxi, Discovery & Research Leader

Filing details

$123,053 /yr

I-200-17045-383026
Reported wage: $123,053–$175,771 / year
Annualized: $123,053
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-02-21
Employment end: 2020-08-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Duluth, GA02/14/201708/15/2017
Merial, Inc.Dr Of Pharm Discovery Toxi, Discovery & Research Leader

Filing details

$123,053 /yr

I-200-17044-790426
Reported wage: $123,053–$175,771 / year
Annualized: $123,053
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-02-14
Employment end: 2020-08-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Duluth, GA02/14/201708/15/2017

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.