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Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

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Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings62All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$119,41361 eligible salary records
Employer names27Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$103,418–$138,362Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
036912FY 2017: 1 filings17FY 2018: 2 filings18FY 2019: 3 filings19FY 2020: 6 filings20FY 2021: 8 filings21FY 2022: 7 filings22FY 2023: 9 filings23FY 2024: 11 filings24FY 2025: 6 filings25FY 2026: 9 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*9 filings$159,360 median · n=8

*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 · 61 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, Medicinal Chemistry17
$123,614 median · n=17 eligible
Senior Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry16
$124,602 median · n=16 eligible
Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry15
$101,681 median · n=14 eligible
Sr Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry5
$159,360 median · n=5 eligible
Associate Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry2
$112,783 median · n=2 eligible
Senior Research Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry2
$123,614 median · n=2 eligible
Principal Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry1
$103,418 median · n=1 eligible
Principal Research Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry1
$164,991 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 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
Foster City, CA19
$128,752 median · n=19 eligible
San Diego, CA10
$100,859 median · n=9 eligible
South San Francisco, CA7
$123,614 median · n=7 eligible
Watertown, MA6
$121,306 median · n=6 eligible
Boulder, CO3
$103,418 median · n=3 eligible
Cambridge, MA3
$125,000 median · n=3 eligible
Hayward, CA3
$138,362 median · n=3 eligible
Berkeley, CA2
$138,362 median · n=2 eligible

Top 8 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
98.4%Certified LCAs
Certified61 98.4%
Certified - Withdrawn1 1.6%

Denominator: all 62 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Gilead Sciences, Inc.21
$128,752 median · n=21 eligible
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.8
$96,750 median · n=7 eligible
Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.5
$119,413 median · n=5 eligible
Ideaya Biosciences Inc.3
$123,614 median · n=3 eligible
Pfizer Inc.3
$103,418 median · n=3 eligible
Eikon Therapeutics, Inc.2
$145,673 median · n=2 eligible
Foghorn Therapeutics, Inc.2
$125,503 median · n=2 eligible
Omeros Corporation2
$102,500 median · n=2 eligible

Top 8 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
$119,413Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$96,750
25th percentile$103,418
Median (50th)$119,413
75th percentile$138,362
90th percentile$159,360

n=61 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

62 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

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Terray Therapeutics, Inc.Senior Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$176,584 /yr

I-200-26141-938576
Reported wage: $176,584 / year
Annualized: $176,584
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-29
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Monrovia, CA05/21/202610/01/2026
Gilead Sciences, IncSr Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$159,360 /yr

I-200-26127-883589
Reported wage: $159,360–$239,040 / year
Annualized: $159,360
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-14
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Foster City, CA05/07/202610/01/2026
Gilead Sciences, IncSr Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$159,360 /yr

I-200-26126-876277
Reported wage: $159,360–$239,040 / year
Annualized: $159,360
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-13
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Foster City, CA05/06/202610/01/2026
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$102,482 /yr

I-200-26124-865574
Reported wage: $102,482–$143,600 / year
Annualized: $102,482
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-11
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Diego, CA05/04/202610/01/2026
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$102,482 /yr

I-200-26124-865575
Reported wage: $102,482–$143,600 / year
Annualized: $102,482
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-11
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Diego, CA05/04/202610/01/2026
Terray Therapeutics, Inc.Senior Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$190,000 /yr

I-200-26106-801474
Reported wage: $190,000 / year
Annualized: $190,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-23
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Monrovia, CA04/16/202610/01/2026
Gilead Sciences Inc.Sr Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$159,360 /yr

I-200-26077-712629
Reported wage: $159,360–$239,040 / year
Annualized: $159,360
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-25
Employment end: 2029-03-24
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Foster City, CA03/18/202603/25/2026
Gilead Sciences, Inc.Sr Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$159,360 /yr

I-200-26076-709265
Reported wage: $159,360–$239,040 / year
Annualized: $159,360
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-24
Employment end: 2029-03-19
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Foster City, CA03/17/202603/20/2026
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$90,480 /yr

I-200-23124-993873
Reported wage: $90,480–$134,700 / year
Annualized: $90,480
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-18
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Diego, CA05/04/202310/01/2023
Septerna, Inc.Senior Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$160,000 /yr

I-200-25181-139607
Reported wage: $160,000 / year
Annualized: $160,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-08
Employment end: 2028-07-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

South San Francisco, CA06/30/202507/15/2025
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$88,130 /yr

I-200-25125-938486
Reported wage: $88,130–$140,800 / year
Annualized: $88,130
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-12
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Diego, CA05/05/202510/01/2025
Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Senior Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$119,413 /yr

I-200-25119-915963
Reported wage: $119,413–$144,782 / year
Annualized: $119,413
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-06
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Watertown, MA04/29/202510/01/2025
Foghorn Therapeutics, Inc.Senior Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$126,006 /yr

I-200-25093-829042
Reported wage: $126,006–$144,000 / year
Annualized: $126,006
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-10
Employment end: 2028-10-01
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Cambridge, MA04/03/202510/02/2025
Eikon Therapeutics, Inc.Sr. Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$152,984 /yr

I-200-25091-820724
Reported wage: $152,984–$203,005 / year
Annualized: $152,984
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-08
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Hayward, CA04/01/202510/01/2025
Ideaya Biosciences Inc.Principal Research Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$164,991 /yr

I-200-25083-798156
Reported wage: $164,991–$173,553 / year
Annualized: $164,991
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-03-31
Employment end: 2028-09-21
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

South San Francisco, CA03/24/202509/22/2025
Zeno Management, Inc.Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$110,000 /yr

I-200-24201-209069
Reported wage: $110,000–$135,000 / year
Annualized: $110,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-07-26
Employment end: 2027-08-04
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Diego, CA07/19/202408/05/2024
Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Senior Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$123,198 /yr

I-200-24178-149626
Reported wage: $123,198–$140,000 / year
Annualized: $123,198
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-07-03
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Watertown, MA06/26/202410/01/2024
Genentech, Inc.Senior Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$138,362 /yr

I-200-24159-087615
Reported wage: $138,362–$200,000 / year
Annualized: $138,362
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-14
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Berkeley, CA06/07/202410/01/2024
Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Senior Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$123,198 /yr

I-200-24116-926724
Reported wage: $123,198–$135,000 / year
Annualized: $123,198
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-02
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Watertown, MA04/25/202410/01/2024
Carmot Therapeutics, Inc.Senior Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$138,362 /yr

I-200-24115-919753
Reported wage: $138,362–$200,000 / year
Annualized: $138,362
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-01
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Berkeley, CA04/24/202410/01/2024
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$100,859 /yr

I-200-24113-912708
Reported wage: $100,859–$138,000 / year
Annualized: $100,859
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-29
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Diego, CA04/22/202410/01/2024
Wuxi Apptec Sales, LLCResearch Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$100,000 /yr

I-200-24103-882529
Reported wage: $100,000–$110,000 / year
Annualized: $100,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-19
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Hayward, CA04/12/202410/01/2024
Eikon Therapeutics, Inc.Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$138,362 /yr

I-200-24101-872348
Reported wage: $138,362–$159,500 / year
Annualized: $138,362
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-17
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Hayward, CA04/10/202410/01/2024
Gilead Sciences, Inc.Research Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$138,362 /yr

I-200-24061-765396
Reported wage: $138,362–$196,440 / year
Annualized: $138,362
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-03-08
Employment end: 2027-08-28
Worker positions: 25

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Foster City, CA03/01/202408/29/2024
Gilead Sciences, Inc.Research Scientist, Medicinal Chemistry

Filing details

$134,800 /yr

I-200-24039-705602
Reported wage: $134,800–$202,200 / year
Annualized: $134,800
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-02-15
Employment end: 2027-08-07
Worker positions: 10

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Foster City, CA02/08/202408/08/2024

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.