Principal Researcher visa sponsorship salary
Across 6 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Principal Researcher is $160,000. The middle half of filings fall between $121,557 and $190,058, and the top decile begins at $200,177. 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
- $160,000
- 25th pct
- $121,557
- 75th pct
- $190,058
- 90th pct
- $200,177
- Filings
- 6
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $72,987 | IV | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Fujitsu Research of America, Inc | Santa Clara, CA | $200,077 | II | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Cummins Inc. | Columbus, IN | $108,742 | III | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. (TEMA) | Mountain View, CA | $160,000 | III | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) | Mountain View, CA | $160,000 | III | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | Santa Clara, CA | $200,276 | — | Dec 19, 2024 |
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.