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Research Scientist, Cell Biology

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Research Scientist, Cell Biology insights

Official U.S. DOL records

Total filings12All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Median yearly base salary$111,61312 eligible salary records

Employer names2Distinct reported names

Typical salary range$105,919–$125,180Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

FY 20242 filings$151,480 median · n=2

*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

$100k–$125kMost common wage band

$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 12 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 Scientist, Cell Biology11

$108,618 median · n=11 eligible

Sr Research Scientist, Cell Biology1

$174,960 median · n=1 eligible

Top 2 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

Santa Monica, CA5

$108,618 median · n=5 eligible

Emeryville, CA4

$121,766 median · n=4 eligible

Gaithersburg, MD2

$114,608 median · n=2 eligible

Emeryville, CALIFORNIA1

$84,469 median · n=1 eligible

Top 4 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

100.0%Certified LCAs

Certified12 100.0%

Denominator: all 12 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Kite Pharma Inc.12

$111,613 median · n=12 eligible

Top 1 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

$111,613Median reported annual base wage

10th percentile$93,754

25th percentile$105,919

Median (50th)$111,613

75th percentile$125,180

90th percentile$135,776

n=12 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

12 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

Employer	Job title	Base salary	Location	Submit date	Start date
Kite Pharma Inc.	Sr Research Scientist, Cell Biology	Filing details $174,960 /yr I-200-24062-765731 Reported wage: $174,960–$262,440 / year Annualized: $174,960 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-03-08 Employment end: 2027-08-26 Worker positions: 10 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Emeryville, CA	03/01/2024	08/27/2024
Kite Pharma Inc.	Research Scientist, Cell Biology	Filing details $128,000 /yr I-200-24040-708610 Reported wage: $128,000–$192,000 / year Annualized: $128,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-02-16 Employment end: 2027-08-08 Worker positions: 10 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Santa Monica, CA	02/09/2024	08/09/2024
Kite Pharma Inc.	Research Scientist, Cell Biology	Filing details $136,640 /yr I-200-23066-826979 Reported wage: $136,640–$204,960 / year Annualized: $136,640 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-03-14 Employment end: 2026-08-28 Worker positions: 25 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Emeryville, CA	03/07/2023	08/29/2023
Kite Pharma Inc.	Research Scientist, Cell Biology	Filing details $124,240 /yr I-200-23066-826984 Reported wage: $124,240–$186,360 / year Annualized: $124,240 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-03-14 Employment end: 2026-08-28 Worker positions: 25 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Santa Monica, CA	03/07/2023	08/29/2023
Kite Pharma Inc.	Research Scientist, Cell Biology	Filing details $108,618 /yr I-200-21254-578118 Reported wage: $108,618–$144,900 / year Annualized: $108,618 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-09-17 Employment end: 2024-09-30 Worker positions: 25 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Santa Monica, CA	09/11/2021	10/01/2021
Kite Pharma Inc.	Research Scientist, Cell Biology	Filing details $103,002 /yr I-200-21027-035156 Reported wage: $103,002–$140,000 / year Annualized: $103,002 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-02-02 Employment end: 2024-07-24 Worker positions: 25 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Santa Monica, CA	01/26/2021	07/25/2021
Kite Pharma Inc.	Research Scientist, Cell Biology	Filing details $114,608 /yr I-200-21008-003660 Reported wage: $114,608–$123,000 / year Annualized: $114,608 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-01-15 Employment end: 2024-07-07 Worker positions: 25 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Gaithersburg, MD	01/08/2021	07/08/2021
Kite Pharma Inc.	Research Scientist, Cell Biology	Filing details $114,608 /yr I-200-20357-975658 Reported wage: $114,608–$183,800 / year Annualized: $114,608 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2020-12-31 Employment end: 2024-01-24 Worker positions: 75 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Gaithersburg, MD	12/22/2020	01/25/2021
Kite Pharma Inc.	Research Scientist, Cell Biology	Filing details $106,891 /yr I-200-20069-390281 Reported wage: $106,891–$161,262 / year Annualized: $106,891 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-03-16 Employment end: 2023-09-04 Worker positions: 25 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Emeryville, CA	03/09/2020	09/05/2020
Kite Pharma Inc.	Research Scientist, Cell Biology	Filing details $106,891 /yr I-200-20052-342018 Reported wage: $106,891–$130,050 / year Annualized: $106,891 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-02-28 Employment end: 2023-07-29 Worker positions: 25 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Emeryville, CA	02/21/2020	07/30/2020
Kite Pharma Inc.	Research Scientist, Cell Biology	Filing details $92,726 /yr I-200-20049-332391 Reported wage: $92,726–$140,000 / year Annualized: $92,726 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-02-25 Employment end: 2023-08-18 Worker positions: 25 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Santa Monica, CA	02/18/2020	08/19/2020
Kite Pharma, Inc.	Research Scientist, Cell Biology	Filing details $84,469 /yr I-200-19075-163472 Reported wage: $84,469–$116,000 / year Annualized: $84,469 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-03-22 Employment end: 2022-09-14 Worker positions: 10 Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.	Emeryville, CALIFORNIA	03/18/2019	09/15/2019

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.