Lead Scientist

H-1B Salary Data · 11 certified filings

$115,063Avg. Salary
$62,962Minimum
$200,000Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Lead Scientist is $115,063 — 5% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 11 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for Lead Scientist?

The average H-1B salary for Lead Scientist is $115,063 based on 11 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $62,962 to $200,000.

$115,063
Average
$62,962
Minimum
$200,000
Maximum
11
Filings
Section 2

Related Roles

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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: Research & Academia. Updated: Q1 FY2025.