Principal Research Scientist I visa sponsorship salary
Across 3 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Principal Research Scientist I is $177,000. The middle half of filings fall between $169,000 and $181,000, and the top decile begins at $183,400. Classified under SOC 19-1042.00 (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists).
Median
$177,000
25th pct
$169,000
75th pct
$181,000
90th pct
$183,400
Filings
3
$161,000$185,000
Who pays what for Principal Research Scientist I
Ranked by number of certified filings
| Employer | Filings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AbbVie Inc. | 2 | $167,000 | $173,000 | $179,000 |
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AbbVie Inc. | Irvine, CA | $161,000 | III | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Abbvie Biotherapeutics INC. | South San Francisco,, CA | $177,000 | IV | Aug 7, 2025 |
| AbbVie Inc. | Hopkinton, MA | $185,000 | IV | Jul 2, 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.