OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Scientist 3
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 3 insights
Total filings322All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$120,000250 eligible salary records
Employer names95Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$93,262–$162,900Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*37 filings$143,978 median · n=32
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$100k–$125kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 250 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Scientist 386
$142,500 median · n=42 eligible
Data Scientist 384
$156,853 median · n=77 eligible
Scientist 3, Data Science27
$114,580 median · n=27 eligible
Research Scientist 324
$66,231 median · n=22 eligible
Machine Learning Scientist 38
$155,147 median · n=6 eligible
Medical Lab Scientist 38
$56,784 median · n=5 eligible
Ai Scientist 35
$159,710 median · n=4 eligible
Computer Scientist 35
$112,500 median · n=3 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Los Alamos, NM46
$157,719 median · n=24 eligible
San Jose, CA44
$174,783 median · n=39 eligible
Richland, WA36
$105,000 median · n=15 eligible
Albuquerque, NM13
$55,890 median · n=11 eligible
New York, NY9
$180,000 median · n=7 eligible
Emeryville, CA8
$94,796 median · n=6 eligible
Milpitas, CA7
$174,304 median · n=7 eligible
Rochester, MN7
$102,045 median · n=7 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
80.4%Certified LCAs
Certified259 80.4%
Certified - Withdrawn46 14.3%
Withdrawn17 5.3%
Denominator: all 322 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Triad National Security, LLC41
$167,313 median · n=19 eligible
Battelle Memorial Institute33
$105,441 median · n=16 eligible
Paypal, Inc.25
$175,000 median · n=21 eligible
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.18
$107,682 median · n=18 eligible
Ebay Inc.16
$183,127 median · n=14 eligible
University Of New Mexico12
$55,890 median · n=11 eligible
Bill Me Later, Inc.10
$162,900 median · n=10 eligible
Comcast Cable Communications, LLC10
$77,418 median · n=10 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$120,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$69,498
25th percentile$93,262
Median (50th)$120,000
75th percentile$162,900
90th percentile$180,297
n=250 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
322 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hp Inc. | Data Scientist 3 | $89,738I-200-26174-040588 Reported wage: $89,738–$150,000 / year Annualized: $89,738 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Spring, TX | 06/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Triad National Security, LLC | Scientist 3 | $170,462I-200-26148-957445 Reported wage: $170,462–$215,900 / year Annualized: $170,462 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-04 Employment end: 2029-09-13 Worker positions: 1 | Los Alamos, NM | 05/28/2026 | 09/14/2026 |
| Promega Corporation | Qa Scientist 3 | $96,267I-200-26141-936107 Reported wage: $96,267–$144,401.69 / year Annualized: $96,267 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-29 Employment end: 2029-11-19 Worker positions: 1 | Madison, WI | 05/21/2026 | 11/20/2026 |
| University Of New Mexico | Research Scientist 3 | $65,985.88I-200-26125-869032 Reported wage: $65,985.88–$80,546.58 / year Annualized: $65,986 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-12 Employment end: 2029-09-17 Worker positions: 1 | Albuquerque, NM | 05/05/2026 | 09/18/2026 |
| Baylor Medical Center At Irving | Medical Lab Scientist 3 | $37.9I-200-26120-852873 Reported wage: $37.9–$44.23 / hour Annualized: $78,832 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-07 Employment end: 2029-10-17 Worker positions: 1 | Irving, TX | 04/30/2026 | 10/18/2026 |
| Baylor Medical Center At Irving | Medical Lab Scientist 3 | $37.9I-200-26120-852962 Reported wage: $37.9–$44.23 / hour Annualized: $78,832 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-07 Employment end: 2029-10-14 Worker positions: 1 | Irving, TX | 04/30/2026 | 10/15/2026 |
| Capgemini America Inc | Data Scientist 3 | $185,000I-200-25230-247677 Reported wage: $185,000 / year Annualized: $185,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-04 Employment end: 2028-08-27 Worker positions: 1 | Bellevue, WA | 08/18/2025 | 08/28/2025 |
| Triad National Security, LLC | Scientist 3 | $160,244I-200-24310-455356 Reported wage: $160,244–$206,300 / year Annualized: $160,244 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-27 Employment end: 2028-01-09 Worker positions: 1 | Los Alamos, NM | 11/05/2024 | 01/10/2025 |
| Genentech, Inc. | Scientist 3 Translational Immunology | $140,213I-200-26111-814359 Reported wage: $140,213–$188,200 / year Annualized: $140,213 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-27 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | South San Francisco, CA | 04/20/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Iqvia Inc. | Ai Scientist 3 | $164,462.28I-200-26105-796394 Reported wage: $164,462.28–$225,000 / year Annualized: $164,462 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-22 Employment end: 2029-08-14 Worker positions: 1 | Lutz, FL | 04/15/2026 | 08/15/2026 |
| Iqvia Inc. | Ai Scientist 3 | $130,345.32I-200-26091-749311 Reported wage: $130,345.32–$247,500 / year Annualized: $130,345 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-08 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | King Of Prussia, PA | 04/01/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Scientist 3, Data Science | $174,783I-200-26086-735611 Reported wage: $174,783–$178,848 / year Annualized: $174,783 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-03 Employment end: 2029-09-24 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 03/27/2026 | 09/25/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Scientist 3, Data Science | $174,783I-200-26086-735620 Reported wage: $174,783–$178,848 / year Annualized: $174,783 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-03 Employment end: 2029-09-24 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 03/27/2026 | 09/25/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Scientist 3, Data Science | $174,783I-200-26084-728960 Reported wage: $174,783–$178,848 / year Annualized: $174,783 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-01 Employment end: 2029-09-22 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 03/25/2026 | 09/23/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Scientist 3, Data Science | $174,783I-200-26084-728963 Reported wage: $174,783–$178,848 / year Annualized: $174,783 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-01 Employment end: 2029-09-22 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 03/25/2026 | 09/23/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Data Scientist 3 | $147,742I-200-26084-729083 Reported wage: $147,742–$178,848 / year Annualized: $147,742 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-01 Employment end: 2029-09-22 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 03/25/2026 | 09/23/2026 |
| University Of Miami | Data Scientist 3 | $103,500I-200-26083-726762 Reported wage: $103,500–$103,501 / year Annualized: $103,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-31 Employment end: 2029-04-05 Worker positions: 1 | Miami, FL | 03/24/2026 | 04/06/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Scientist 3, Data Science | $174,304I-200-26083-727088 Reported wage: $174,304–$190,000 / year Annualized: $174,304 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-31 Employment end: 2029-09-21 Worker positions: 25 | Milpitas, CA | 03/24/2026 | 09/22/2026 |
| Sandisk Technologies, Inc. | Scientist 3, Data Science | $174,304I-200-26083-727091 Reported wage: $174,304–$190,000 / year Annualized: $174,304 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-31 Employment end: 2029-09-21 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 03/24/2026 | 09/22/2026 |
| Genentech, Inc. | Scientist 3 | $101,400I-200-26084-727246 Reported wage: $101,400–$188,200 / year Annualized: $101,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-31 Employment end: 2029-03-29 Worker positions: 1 | San Francisco, CA | 03/24/2026 | 03/30/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Scientist 3, Data Science | $174,783I-200-26082-723867 Reported wage: $174,783–$187,000 / year Annualized: $174,783 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-30 Employment end: 2029-09-16 Worker positions: 25 | San Jose, CA | 03/23/2026 | 09/17/2026 |
| Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | Scientist 3, Data Science | $174,783I-200-26082-723877 Reported wage: $174,783–$187,000 / year Annualized: $174,783 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-30 Employment end: 2029-09-16 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 03/23/2026 | 09/17/2026 |
| University Of Miami | Data Scientist 3 | $103,500I-200-26075-706745 Reported wage: $103,500–$103,501 / year Annualized: $103,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-23 Employment end: 2029-04-05 Worker positions: 1 | Miami, FL | 03/16/2026 | 04/06/2026 |
| Hp Inc. | Data Scientist 3 | $104,187I-200-26068-689810 Reported wage: $104,187–$200,000 / year Annualized: $104,187 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-16 Employment end: 2029-09-03 Worker positions: 20 | Vancouver, WA | 03/09/2026 | 09/04/2026 |
| Triad National Security, LLC | Scientist 3 | $188,652.48I-200-26056-663662 Reported wage: $188,652.48–$215,900 / year Annualized: $188,652 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-04 Employment end: 2029-07-02 Worker positions: 1 | Los Alamos, NM | 02/25/2026 | 07/03/2026 |
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