Principal Scientist II visa sponsorship salary
Across 7 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Principal Scientist II is $129,251. The middle half of filings fall between $126,006 and $140,213, and the top decile begins at $154,652. Classified under SOC 19-1021.00 (Biochemists and Biophysicists).
This is one of many job titles filed under Biochemists and Biophysicists. That page pools every variant, so its figures rest on far more filings than this one.
- Median
- $129,251
- 25th pct
- $126,006
- 75th pct
- $140,213
- 90th pct
- $154,652
- Filings
- 7
Who pays what for Principal Scientist II
Ranked by number of certified filings
| Employer | Filings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. | 6 | $126,006 | $127,629 | $136,817 |
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. | San Diego, CA | $129,251 | IV | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. | Cambridge, MA | $141,086 | IV | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. | Cambridge, MA | $105,331 | III | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. | Cambridge, MA | $126,006 | III | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. | Emeryville, CA | $139,339 | III | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Schrodinger, Inc. | Palo Alto, CA | $175,000 | II | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, Inc. | Cambridge, MA | $126,006 | III | Nov 22, 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.