Principal Scientist Salary in Cambridge, MA

6 certified H-1B filings

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Principal Scientist in Cambridge is $153,410 — 26% above the national median of $121,514.

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$153,410
Average
$92,046
Min Est.
$276,138
Max Est.
6
Filings
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Principal Scientist in Other Cities

Tarrytown, NY
$158,199
11 filings

Other Roles in Cambridge

Software Engineer ($169,938) Research Scientist ($114,190) Postdoctoral Associate ($73,240) Assistant Professor ($157,206) Postdoctoral Fellow ($73,687) Research Associate ($82,108) Software Engineering ($158,731) Research Scientist Ii ($127,933)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.