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Applied Research Scientist visa sponsorship salary

Across 15 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Applied Research Scientist is $193,000. The middle half of filings fall between $142,748 and $221,300, and the top decile begins at $247,914. Classified under SOC 15-1221.00 (Computer and Information Research Scientists).

This is one of many job titles filed under Computer and Information Research Scientists. That page pools every variant, so its figures rest on far more filings than this one.

Median
$193,000
25th pct
$142,748
75th pct
$221,300
90th pct
$247,914
Filings
15

Who pays what for Applied Research Scientist

Ranked by number of certified filings

Employers filing Applied Research Scientist, with wage percentiles
EmployerFilings25thMedian75th
Meta Platforms, Inc8$208,774$221,300$238,631
ServiceNow, Inc.4$129,496$129,496$129,496

Individual filings

Most recent certified determinations

Recent certified Applied Research Scientist filings, with wage and level
EmployerLocationWageLevelDecided
Meta Platforms, IncRedmond, WA$265,129IVJun 26, 2025
Meta Platforms, IncMenlo Park, CA$218,402IIIMay 20, 2025
Meta Platforms, IncSunnyvale, CA$181,786May 16, 2025
Meta Platforms, IncNew York, NY$193,000IIMay 5, 2025
Ambient AI, Inc.Redwood City, CA$156,000IApr 18, 2025
Meta Platforms, IncMenlo Park, CA$258,524IVApr 8, 2025
ServiceNow, Inc.Santa Clara, CA$129,496Mar 21, 2025
Meta Platforms, IncBurlingame, CA$224,197IIIMar 14, 2025
ServiceNow, Inc.Santa Clara, CA$129,496Feb 27, 2025
ServiceNow, Inc.Santa Clara, CA$129,496Feb 25, 2025
Meta Platforms, IncBurlingame, CA$214,032IIIFeb 24, 2025
ServiceNow, Inc.Santa Clara, CA$129,496Feb 20, 2025
Apple Inc.Cupertino, CA$189,964Feb 6, 2025
Meta Platforms, IncMenlo Park, CA$232,000Nov 15, 2024
Firsthand Labs, Inc.New York, NY$200,000IVNov 12, 2024

The DOL publishes new filings quarterly. One email per release, nothing else.

Prevailing wage levels I through IV reflect the experience and responsibility the employer attested to, not seniority titles. A level I filing is an entry-level determination; level IV is fully competent and independent. Comparing across levels explains much of the spread between the 25th and 90th percentile above.