Principal Scientist I
H-1B Salary Data · 25 certified filings
$118,367Avg. Salary
$85,842Minimum
$159,700Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Scientist I is $118,367 — 3% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 25 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Principal Scientist I?
The average H-1B salary for Principal Scientist I is $118,367 based on 25 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $85,842 to $159,700.
$118,367
Average
$85,842
Minimum
$159,700
Maximum
25
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Principal Scientist I
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. | $113,040 | 20 |
Section 2
Principal Scientist I Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $119,953 | 5 |
| Cambridge, MA | $110,627 | 14 |
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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.