Researcher/scientist IV visa sponsorship salary
Across 4 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Researcher/scientist IV is $77,429. The middle half of filings fall between $76,957 and $79,322, and the top decile begins at $82,729. 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
- $77,429
- 25th pct
- $76,957
- 75th pct
- $79,322
- 90th pct
- $82,729
- Filings
- 4
Who pays what for Researcher/scientist IV
Ranked by number of certified filings
| Employer | Filings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Arizona | 3 | $76,485 | $77,429 | $81,215 |
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | $77,429 | II | Jul 3, 2025 |
| The University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | $85,000 | III | Jul 1, 2025 |
| University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ | $77,429 | I | Dec 26, 2024 |
| The University of Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | $75,540 | II | Nov 20, 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.