Director, Research and Development visa sponsorship salary
Across 4 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Director, Research and Development is $163,368. The middle half of filings fall between $145,303 and $170,270, and the top decile begins at $170,756. Classified under SOC 19-1012.00 (Food Scientists and Technologists).
This is one of many job titles filed under Food Scientists and Technologists. That page pools every variant, so its figures rest on far more filings than this one.
- Median
- $163,368
- 25th pct
- $145,303
- 75th pct
- $170,270
- 90th pct
- $170,756
- Filings
- 4
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Records Bureau, Incorporated | New York, NY | $111,000 | II | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Caris MPI, Inc. | Tempe, AZ | $156,737 | III | Jun 11, 2025 |
| BioAgilytix Labs, LLC | San Diego, CA | $171,080 | II | Jun 5, 2025 |
| J.R. Short Milling Company | Kankakee, IL | $170,000 | IV | Mar 24, 2025 |
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.