Staff Research Scientist
H-1B Salary Data · 42 certified filings
$219,565Avg. Salary
$71,448Minimum
$300,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Staff Research Scientist is $219,565 — 81% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 42 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Staff Research Scientist?
The average H-1B salary for Staff Research Scientist is $219,565 based on 42 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $71,448 to $300,000.
$219,565
Average
$71,448
Minimum
$300,000
Maximum
42
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Staff Research Scientist
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Corporation | $241,001 | 14 |
| Visa U.S.A. Inc. | $168,646 | 9 |
| MONGODB, INC. | $293,750 | 4 |
| Google LLC | $268,000 | 3 |
Section 2
Staff Research Scientist Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Yorktown Heights, NY | $236,529 | 8 |
| Foster City, CA | $169,117 | 8 |
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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: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.