Principal Research Scientist
H-1B Salary Data · 22 certified filings
$192,959Avg. Salary
$120,000Minimum
$300,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Research Scientist is $192,959 — 59% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 22 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Research Scientist?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Research Scientist is $192,959 based on 22 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $120,000 to $300,000.
$192,959
Average
$120,000
Minimum
$300,000
Maximum
22
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Research Scientist
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | $272,000 | 5 |
Section 2
Principal Research Scientist Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue, WA | $256,520 | 5 |
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Principal Biostatistician ($140,458)
Biostatistician I ($75,625)
Biostatistician 2 ($109,095)
Business and Marketing Data Scientist ($177,812)
Senior Biostatistician ($125,015)
Sr. Computational Statistician ($110,685)
Sr. Data Scientist ($147,066)
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: Data Science & Research. Updated: Q1 FY2025.