Basic Life Research Scientist
H-1B Salary Data · 117 certified filings
$83,884Avg. Salary
$73,000Minimum
$125,882Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Basic Life Research Scientist is $83,884 — 31% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 117 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Basic Life Research Scientist?
The average H-1B salary for Basic Life Research Scientist is $83,884 based on 117 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $73,000 to $125,882.
$83,884
Average
$73,000
Minimum
$125,882
Maximum
117
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Basic Life Research Scientist
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | $83,883 | 117 |
Section 2
Basic Life Research Scientist Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CA | $85,199 | 17 |
| Stanford, CA | $83,667 | 99 |
Related Roles
Scientist Iii ($98,737)
Research Associate Ii ($73,731)
Postdoctoral Associate ($69,464)
Assistant Research Scientist ($79,330)
Postdoctoral Scholar Employee ($74,172)
Staff Scientist ($89,117)
Postdoctoral Research Staff ($127,404)
Senior Research Associate ($99,349)
Research Associate 3 ($67,822)
Lead Researcher ($85,855)
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: Science. Updated: Q1 FY2025.