Research & Development Scientist visa sponsorship salary
Across 3 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Research & Development Scientist is $80,000. The middle half of filings fall between $70,000 and $81,200, and the top decile begins at $81,920. Classified under SOC 19-2031.00 (Chemists).
This is one of many job titles filed under Chemists. That page pools every variant, so its figures rest on far more filings than this one.
- Median
- $80,000
- 25th pct
- $70,000
- 75th pct
- $81,200
- 90th pct
- $81,920
- Filings
- 3
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hongene Biotech Corporation | Union City, CA | $82,400 | I | May 23, 2025 |
| Qvalfocus INC. | Libertyville, IL | $80,000 | II | Nov 4, 2024 |
| Glanbia Nutritionals, Inc. | Twin Falls, ID | $60,000 | I | Oct 8, 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.