Scientist I
H-1B Salary Data · 165 certified filings
$87,932Avg. Salary
$39,562Minimum
$145,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Scientist I is $87,932 — 28% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 165 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Scientist I?
The average H-1B salary for Scientist I is $87,932 based on 165 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $39,562 to $145,000.
$87,932
Average
$39,562
Minimum
$145,000
Maximum
165
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Scientist I
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin System | $71,445 | 45 |
| ALLEN INSTITUTE | $82,662 | 12 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | $73,802 | 8 |
| CZ Biohub SF, LLC | $111,140 | 7 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | $86,663 | 7 |
| RICONPHARMA, LLC | $75,806 | 5 |
| International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | $91,400 | 4 |
| AbbVie Bioresearch Center Inc. | $101,382 | 4 |
| PPD Development, L.P. | $48,032 | 4 |
| Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. | $93,662 | 3 |
| Tessera Therapeutics, Inc. | $127,726 | 3 |
| KBI Biopharma, Inc. | $98,207 | 3 |
Section 2
Scientist I Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| South San Francisco, CA | $126,439 | 5 |
| San Francisco, CA | $111,140 | 7 |
| Cambridge, MA | $105,857 | 7 |
| Boston, MA | $95,559 | 15 |
| San Diego, CA | $86,416 | 6 |
| Seattle, WA | $82,662 | 12 |
| Denville, NJ | $75,806 | 5 |
| Birmingham, AL | $74,871 | 7 |
| Madison, WI | $71,186 | 43 |
| Middleton, WI | $54,026 | 5 |
Related Roles
Assistant Project Scientist ($84,816)
Assistant Research Scientist ($79,330)
Bioinformatics Scientist ($105,822)
Life Science Research Professional 1 ($69,482)
Medical Physicist ($152,741)
Assistant Professor Of Practice ($97,822)
Research Staff 3 ($129,151)
Investigator ($91,402)
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow ($66,044)
Research Technician Ii ($51,896)
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: Science. Updated: Q1 FY2025.