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Computer Research Scientist/engineer visa sponsorship salary

Across 3 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Computer Research Scientist/engineer is $180,000. The middle half of filings fall between $174,252 and $182,610, and the top decile begins at $184,176. 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
$180,000
25th pct
$174,252
75th pct
$182,610
90th pct
$184,176
Filings
3

Who pays what for Computer Research Scientist/engineer

Ranked by number of certified filings

Employers filing Computer Research Scientist/engineer, with wage percentiles
EmployerFilings25thMedian75th
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory3$174,252$180,000$182,610

Individual filings

Most recent certified determinations

Recent certified Computer Research Scientist/engineer filings, with wage and level
EmployerLocationWageLevelDecided
Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryBerkeley, CA$180,000IVApr 24, 2025
Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryBerkeley, CA$185,220IIIFeb 28, 2025
Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryBerkeley, CA$168,504IIIJan 23, 2025

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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.