OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
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 recordsScientist insights
Total filings158,689All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$112,500129,639 eligible salary records
Employer names22,770Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$83,699–$150,000Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*18,023 filings$134,139 median · n=15,219
*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 · 129,639 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Data Scientist26,585
$115,000 median · n=23,073 eligible
Research Scientist15,128
$110,853 median · n=12,473 eligible
Senior Data Scientist6,752
$145,000 median · n=6,046 eligible
Clinical Laboratory Scientist3,801
$71,958 median · n=210 eligible
Applied Scientist Ii3,620
$171,600 median · n=3,565 eligible
Scientist3,321
$90,000 median · n=2,747 eligible
Staff Scientist3,113
$73,328 median · n=2,290 eligible
Data Scientist Ii3,035
$136,000 median · n=2,846 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
New York, NY9,823
$131,872 median · n=8,259 eligible
Seattle, WA6,126
$152,000 median · n=5,688 eligible
Cambridge, MA4,970
$110,000 median · n=4,176 eligible
San Francisco, CA4,898
$151,634 median · n=4,310 eligible
Menlo Park, CA3,628
$177,582 median · n=3,352 eligible
Boston, MA3,358
$110,000 median · n=2,833 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA3,180
$168,154 median · n=2,959 eligible
Bellevue, WA2,891
$159,200 median · n=2,769 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
87.7%Certified LCAs
Certified139,161 87.7%
Certified - Withdrawn14,979 9.4%
Withdrawn3,643 2.3%
Denied906 0.6%
Denominator: all 158,689 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Amazon.Com Services LLC6,578
$163,400 median · n=6,413 eligible
Meta Platforms, Inc4,031
$188,335 median · n=3,963 eligible
Management Health Systems, LLC2,867
— median · n=0 eligible
Microsoft Corporation2,680
$140,370 median · n=2,660 eligible
Facebook, Inc.2,278
$160,000 median · n=2,106 eligible
Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.2,068
$153,088 median · n=1,869 eligible
Google LLC2,061
$179,000 median · n=1,998 eligible
Columbia University1,733
$67,753 median · n=1,133 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$112,500Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$66,000
25th percentile$83,699
Median (50th)$112,500
75th percentile$150,000
90th percentile$182,000
n=129,639 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
158,689 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asml Us, Lp | Data Scientist 2 | $101,400I-200-22108-077257 Reported wage: $101,400 / year Annualized: $101,400 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2025-08-07 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 04/18/2022 | 08/08/2022 |
| Replimune Inc. | Senior Data Scientist, Process Development | $160,000I-200-23263-362882 Reported wage: $160,000 / year Annualized: $160,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2026-10-01 Worker positions: 1 | Framingham, MA | 09/20/2023 | 10/02/2023 |
| Children'S Cancer Therapy Development Institute | Staff Scientist | $79,456I-200-23318-501351 Reported wage: $79,456–$97,000 / year Annualized: $79,456 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2027-01-07 Worker positions: 1 | Hillsboro, OR | 11/14/2023 | 01/08/2024 |
| 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 |
| Compass Therapeutics Advisors, Inc. | Associate Scientist Ii, Discovery | $91,978I-200-26062-675749 Reported wage: $91,978–$100,000 / year Annualized: $91,978 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-03-29 Worker positions: 1 | Brighton, MA | 03/03/2026 | 03/30/2026 |
| Replimune Inc. | Scientist 1, Analytical Development | $123,000I-200-26098-769739 Reported wage: $123,000 / year Annualized: $123,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-29 Worker positions: 1 | Framingham, MA | 04/08/2026 | 09/30/2026 |
| 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 |
| Xclusive Trading Nv LLC | Associate Data Scientist | $61,000I-200-26174-040687 Reported wage: $61,000 / year Annualized: $61,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Las Vegas, NV | 06/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| 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 | Data Scientist | $258,314I-200-26174-040759 Reported wage: $258,314 / year Annualized: $258,314 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 | Data Scientist | $214,228I-200-26174-040779 Reported wage: $214,228 / year Annualized: $214,228 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 | $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 |
| Amarthy It Solutions LLC | Data Scientist | $100,339I-200-26174-040942 Reported wage: $100,339–$100,500 / year Annualized: $100,339 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-06-22 Worker positions: 1 | Austin, TX | 06/23/2026 | 06/23/2026 |
| Circle K Stores Inc. | Senior Data Scientist - Kbgfjg186122-8 | $118,000I-200-26174-040954 Reported wage: $118,000 / year Annualized: $118,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Tempe, AZ | 06/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Parkview Hospital, Inc. | Certified Medical Lab Scientist | $32.06I-200-26174-041178 Reported wage: $32.06 / hour Annualized: $66,685 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-10-21 Worker positions: 1 | Fort Wayne, IN | 06/23/2026 | 10/22/2026 |
| Labconnect Holdings Inc. | Data Scientist | $100,000I-200-26174-041263 Reported wage: $100,000 / year Annualized: $100,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Johnson City, TN | 06/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Labconnect Holdings Inc. | Data Scientist | $100,000I-200-26174-041394 Reported wage: $100,000 / year Annualized: $100,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Arlington, TX | 06/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| 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 |
| University Of Wisconsin System | Scientist Ii | $91,000I-200-26174-041429 Reported wage: $91,000 / year Annualized: $91,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-10-25 Worker positions: 1 | Madison, WI | 06/23/2026 | 10/26/2026 |
| 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 |
| Northwest Iowa Hospital Corporation | Medical Laboratory Scientist | $36I-200-26174-041515 Reported wage: $36 / hour Annualized: $74,880 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-10-14 Worker positions: 1 | Sioux City, IA | 06/23/2026 | 10/15/2026 |
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