OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Research Scientist
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 Scientist insights
Total filings34,005All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$98,90027,283 eligible salary records
Employer names3,788Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$72,000–$159,000Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*3,993 filings$147,867 median · n=3,319
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$50k–$75kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 27,283 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Research Scientist15,124
$110,853 median · n=12,470 eligible
Associate Research Scientist2,932
$72,023 median · n=1,968 eligible
Assistant Research Scientist1,821
$67,018 median · n=1,153 eligible
Senior Research Scientist1,688
$99,341 median · n=1,370 eligible
Research Scientist Ii1,410
$124,384 median · n=1,253 eligible
Research Scientist I1,040
$83,928 median · n=867 eligible
Postdoctoral Research Scientist809
$62,010 median · n=528 eligible
Basic Life Research Scientist628
$76,000 median · n=521 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
New York, NY3,731
$81,689 median · n=2,779 eligible
Menlo Park, CA1,535
$186,200 median · n=1,472 eligible
Cambridge, MA1,483
$95,000 median · n=1,065 eligible
Seattle, WA1,063
$152,214 median · n=964 eligible
Boston, MA906
$91,031 median · n=750 eligible
New Haven, CT884
$72,000 median · n=545 eligible
Mountain View, CA772
$190,000 median · n=702 eligible
Houston, TX695
$76,698 median · n=466 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
82.9%Certified LCAs
Certified28,203 82.9%
Certified - Withdrawn4,795 14.1%
Withdrawn834 2.5%
Denied173 0.5%
Denominator: all 34,005 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Meta Platforms, Inc2,385
$187,974 median · n=2,341 eligible
Columbia University1,732
$67,753 median · n=1,132 eligible
Facebook, Inc.1,083
$160,000 median · n=1,000 eligible
Yale University986
$70,000 median · n=624 eligible
Google LLC970
$186,000 median · n=936 eligible
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology834
$78,283 median · n=498 eligible
Amazon.Com Services LLC669
$153,850 median · n=642 eligible
The Leland Stanford, Jr University650
$80,000 median · n=565 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$98,900Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$59,161
25th percentile$72,000
Median (50th)$98,900
75th percentile$159,000
90th percentile$198,203
n=27,283 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
34,005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University Of Chicago | Research Scientist 1 | $77,000I-200-25085-804361 Reported wage: $77,000 / year Annualized: $77,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2028-07-11 Worker positions: 1 | Chicago, IL | 03/26/2025 | 07/12/2025 |
| University Of Massachusetts Lowell | Research Scientist | $83,000I-200-26168-024074 Reported wage: $83,000 / year Annualized: $83,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-10-31 Worker positions: 1 | Lowell, MA | 06/17/2026 | 11/01/2026 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | Ai Research Scientist | $328,000I-200-26174-040740 Reported wage: $328,000 / year Annualized: $328,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-08-13 Worker positions: 1 | Menlo Park, CA | 06/23/2026 | 08/14/2026 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | Research Scientist | $222,950I-200-26174-040749 Reported wage: $222,950 / year Annualized: $222,950 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-10-19 Worker positions: 1 | Menlo Park, CA | 06/23/2026 | 10/20/2026 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | Research Scientist | $222,950I-200-26174-040752 Reported wage: $222,950 / year Annualized: $222,950 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-12-02 Worker positions: 1 | Menlo Park, CA | 06/23/2026 | 12/03/2026 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | Research Scientist | $251,860I-200-26174-040775 Reported wage: $251,860 / year Annualized: $251,860 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-12-02 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 06/23/2026 | 12/03/2026 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | Research Scientist | $222,950I-200-26174-040829 Reported wage: $222,950 / year Annualized: $222,950 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-12-02 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 06/23/2026 | 12/03/2026 |
| Nyu Grossman School Of Medicine | Faculty/Research Scientist | $85,000I-200-26174-041425 Reported wage: $85,000 / year Annualized: $85,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-12-22 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 06/23/2026 | 12/23/2026 |
| The Ohio State University | Research Scientist | $75,700I-200-26174-041433 Reported wage: $75,700 / year Annualized: $75,700 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-11-30 Worker positions: 1 | Columbus, OH | 06/23/2026 | 12/01/2026 |
| The Broad Institute, Inc. | Senior Research Scientist I | $123,000I-200-26174-041505 Reported wage: $123,000 / year Annualized: $123,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-07-05 Worker positions: 1 | Cambridge, MA | 06/23/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | Research Scientist | $211,822.92I-200-26174-041692 Reported wage: $211,822.92 / year Annualized: $211,823 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-06-29 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 06/23/2026 | 06/30/2026 |
| The University Of Texas At Dallas | Research Scientist Ii | $76,320I-200-26174-041769 Reported wage: $76,320 / year Annualized: $76,320 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-11-30 Worker positions: 1 | Richardson, TX | 06/23/2026 | 12/01/2026 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | Research Scientist | $98,000I-200-26174-041789 Reported wage: $98,000 / year Annualized: $98,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Cambridge, MA | 06/23/2026 | 09/01/2026 |
| Roboforce Inc. | Senior Research Scientist Ii | $325,000I-200-26174-041971 Reported wage: $325,000 / year Annualized: $325,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 06/23/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | Research Scientist | $80,300I-200-26174-042270 Reported wage: $80,300 / year Annualized: $80,300 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-19 Worker positions: 1 | Cambridge, MA | 06/23/2026 | 09/20/2026 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | Research Scientist | $90,000I-200-26174-042333 Reported wage: $90,000 / year Annualized: $90,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2027-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Cambridge, MA | 06/23/2026 | 09/01/2026 |
| Fedex Freight, Inc. | Ops Research Scientist Iii | $135,960I-200-26174-042384 Reported wage: $135,960 / year Annualized: $135,960 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Harrison, AR | 06/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston | Senior Research Scientist | $75,000I-200-26174-042837 Reported wage: $75,000 / year Annualized: $75,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 06/23/2026 | 09/01/2026 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | Physical Science Research Scientist | $95,000I-200-26174-043521 Reported wage: $95,000 / year Annualized: $95,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-07-26 Worker positions: 1 | Menlo Park, CA | 06/23/2026 | 07/27/2026 |
| Ibm Corporation | Research Scientist | $203,909.64I-200-26174-044254 Reported wage: $203,909.64 / year Annualized: $203,910 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-07-02 Worker positions: 1 | Yorktown Heights, NY | 06/23/2026 | 07/03/2026 |
| Nevakar Pharmaceuticals Inc | Research Scientist | $100,000I-200-26175-044459 Reported wage: $100,000 / year Annualized: $100,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-06-29 Worker positions: 1 | Bridgewater, NJ | 06/23/2026 | 06/30/2026 |
| Van Andel Research Institute | Research Scientist | $75,000I-200-26175-044543 Reported wage: $75,000 / year Annualized: $75,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-17 Worker positions: 1 | Grand Rapids, MI | 06/23/2026 | 09/18/2026 |
| University Of Maryland College Park | Visiting Assistant Research Scientist | $110,000I-200-25160-067624 Reported wage: $110,000 / year Annualized: $110,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Greenbelt, MD | 06/09/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Cambridge Public Health Commission | Research Scientist - Occupational Health [00104372] | $71,406I-200-26173-036958 Reported wage: $71,406–$95,000 / year Annualized: $71,406 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-07-31 Worker positions: 1 | Medford, MA | 06/22/2026 | 08/01/2026 |
| Cambridge Public Health Commission | Research Scientist [00104372] | $61,381I-200-26173-036961 Reported wage: $61,381–$80,000 / year Annualized: $61,381 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-07-31 Worker positions: 1 | Medford, MA | 06/22/2026 | 08/01/2026 |
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