Applied Scientist I
H-1B Salary Data · 140 certified filings
$161,489Avg. Salary
$76,294Minimum
$211,900Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Applied Scientist I is $161,489 — 33% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 140 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Applied Scientist I?
The average H-1B salary for Applied Scientist I is $161,489 based on 140 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $76,294 to $211,900.
$161,489
Average
$76,294
Minimum
$211,900
Maximum
140
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Applied Scientist I
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | $161,144 | 110 |
| AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC. | $158,146 | 17 |
| AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. | $164,442 | 8 |
| AUDIBLE, INC. | $166,200 | 3 |
Section 2
Applied Scientist I Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| East Palo Alto, CA | $185,160 | 5 |
| Palo Alto, CA | $181,136 | 5 |
| Santa Clara, CA | $175,340 | 15 |
| New York, NY | $171,837 | 13 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | $171,588 | 7 |
| San Francisco, CA | $170,437 | 8 |
| Bellevue, WA | $160,330 | 12 |
| Seattle, WA | $155,427 | 53 |
| San Diego, CA | $137,577 | 5 |
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Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.