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Scientist I, Upstream Process Development Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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Scientist I, Upstream Process Development insights Total filings 8 All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary $124,230 7 eligible salary records
Employer names 5 Distinct reported names
Typical salary range $96,500–$131,040 Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 Filing volume Median wage
0 1 2 3 3 FY 2021: 1 filings 21 FY 2022: 3 filings 22 FY 2024: 1 filings 24 FY 2026: 3 filings · through June 26* Fiscal year
FY 2026* 3 filings $132,080 median · n=3
Salary distribution Where reported yearly base wages concentrate
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 $125k–$150k Most common wage band
$0 $125k $250k+
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All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 Filings Median wage
Leading worksite cities Where filings are concentrated
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 Filings Median wage
New Haven, CT 3
$132,080 median · n=3 eligible Research Triangle Park, NC 2
$103,000 median · n=1 eligible College Station, TX 1
$68,453 median · n=1 eligible Gaithersburg, MD 1
$90,000 median · n=1 eligible San Carlos, CA 1
$130,000 median · n=1 eligible Case outcomes Certification and withdrawal context
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 87.5% Certified LCAs
7 87.5%
1 12.5%
Leading employers Companies with the most matching filings
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 Filings Median wage
Salary benchmarks Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 $124,230 Median reported annual base wage
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
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 ↕ Matica Biotechnology, Inc. Scientist I, Upstream Process Development $68,453 /yr ↗ $68,453 /yr
I-200-26138-923274
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
College Station, TX 05/18/2026 10/01/2026 Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Scientist I, Upstream Process Development $134,601.75 /yr ↗ $134,601.75 /yr
I-200-26100-779187
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
New Haven, CT 04/10/2026 10/01/2026 Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Scientist I, Upstream Process Development $132,080 /yr ↗ $132,080 /yr
I-200-26100-779665
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
New Haven, CT 04/10/2026 10/01/2026 Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Scientist I, Upstream Process Development $124,230 /yr ↗ $124,230 /yr
I-200-24122-946993
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
New Haven, CT 05/01/2024 10/01/2024 Allakos Inc. Scientist I, Upstream Process Development $130,000 /yr ↗ $130,000 /yr
I-200-22236-436388
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
San Carlos, CA 08/24/2022 10/03/2022 Asklepios Biopharmaceutical, Inc. Scientist I, Upstream Process Development $103,000 /yr ↗ $103,000 /yr
I-200-22060-939873
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Research Triangle Park, NC 03/01/2022 03/28/2022 Asklepios Biopharmaceutical, Inc. Scientist I, Upstream Process Development $103,000 /yr ↗ $103,000 /yr
I-200-22056-930915
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Research Triangle Park, NC 02/25/2022 03/28/2022 Novavax, Inc. Scientist I, Upstream Process Development $90,000 /yr ↗ $90,000 /yr
I-200-21056-101168
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Gaithersburg, MD 02/25/2021 08/26/2021
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.