Principal Scientist I visa sponsorship salary
Across 22 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Principal Scientist I is $117,281. The middle half of filings fall between $107,063 and $126,459, and the top decile begins at $142,255. Classified under SOC 19-1029.02 (Molecular and Cellular Biologists).
Median
$117,281
25th pct
$107,063
75th pct
$126,459
90th pct
$142,255
Filings
22
$85,842$155,553
Who pays what for Principal Scientist I
Ranked by number of certified filings
| Employer | Filings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. | 17 | $105,331 | $115,149 | $124,842 |
| Schrodinger, Inc. | 2 | $147,700 | $151,700 | $155,700 |
| Roche Molecular Systems, Inc. | 2 | $112,549 | $112,549 | $112,549 |
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
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.