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Principal Scientist Salary Data

H-1B visa salary filings from the US Department of Labor

Government-Verified
$134,817
Average Salary
7
Certified Filings
1
Companies Hiring
$76,814 - $214,240
Salary Range

How much do Principal Scientists make?

Based on 7 certified H-1B visa filings, Principal Scientists earn an average salary of $134,817. Salaries range from $76,814 to $214,240 depending on company, location, and experience level. The median salary is $134,817.

Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data, Q1 FY2025

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Senior Research Analyst $126,773 Postdoctoral Scientist $75,501 Postdoctoral Research Staff $122,758 Economist Ii $151,283 Senior Research Investigator $96,296 Associate Staff Scientist $76,957 Assistant Research Professor $80,462 Post Doctoral Scientist $65,907 Assistant Professional Researcher $95,620 Senior Staff Scientist $83,385

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Principal Scientist salary? ▼

The average Principal Scientist salary is $134,817 based on 7 certified H-1B visa filings with the US Department of Labor.

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How accurate is this salary data? ▼

This data comes from official US Department of Labor Labor Condition Application (LCA) filings. Companies are legally required to report accurate salary information—lying is federal fraud. This makes our data more reliable than self-reported sites like Glassdoor or Levels.fyi.