Senior Scientist
H-1B Salary Data · 294 certified filings
$118,601Avg. Salary
$58,000Minimum
$253,531Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior Scientist is $118,601 — 2% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 294 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Senior Scientist?
The average H-1B salary for Senior Scientist is $118,601 based on 294 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $58,000 to $253,531.
$118,601
Average
$58,000
Minimum
$253,531
Maximum
294
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Senior Scientist
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University | $73,771 | 30 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | $137,651 | 18 |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | $141,152 | 12 |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | $124,183 | 11 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | $97,065 | 10 |
| Sanofi US Services Inc. | $111,580 | 9 |
| PFIZER INC. | $92,403 | 9 |
| Zoetis, Inc. | $90,453 | 8 |
| MedImmune LLC | $125,574 | 7 |
| Amgen Inc. | $148,125 | 6 |
| DuPont Electronic Materials International, LLC | $130,037 | 4 |
| Orna Therapeutics, Inc. | $155,557 | 4 |
| Alnylam US, Inc. | $150,000 | 4 |
| Alkermes, Inc. | $149,280 | 4 |
| DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC | $126,666 | 3 |
Section 2
Senior Scientist Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Watertown, MA | $158,446 | 5 |
| South San Francisco, CA | $153,937 | 11 |
| Redwood City, CA | $143,746 | 6 |
| Tarrytown, NY | $141,152 | 12 |
| Cambridge, MA | $140,523 | 22 |
| Boston, MA | $130,254 | 5 |
| New Brunswick, NJ | $128,628 | 6 |
| Waltham, MA | $127,395 | 12 |
| Gaithersburg, MD | $122,951 | 15 |
| San Diego, CA | $117,596 | 10 |
| New York, NY | $109,645 | 12 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $94,273 | 6 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $90,453 | 8 |
| St Louis, MO | $74,934 | 12 |
| St. Louis, MO | $71,884 | 16 |
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Research Investigator ($76,610)
Research Lab Specialist Intermediate ($60,884)
Staff Scientist ($89,117)
Research Specialist ($74,551)
Postdoctoral Associate ($69,464)
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.