Sr. Principal Scientist visa sponsorship salary
Across 5 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Sr. Principal Scientist is $170,064. The middle half of filings fall between $158,995 and $180,475, and the top decile begins at $184,408. Classified under SOC 17-2031.00 (Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers).
Median
$170,064
25th pct
$158,995
75th pct
$180,475
90th pct
$184,408
Filings
5
$126,775$187,030
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | Seattle, WA | $170,064 | I | May 30, 2025 |
| Pfizer INC. | Bothell, WA | $120,800 | III | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Tarrytown, NY | $180,475 | III | Mar 13, 2025 |
| The United States Pharmacopeial Convention | Rockville, MD | $187,030 | IV | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Eli Lilly and Company | New York, NY | $158,995 | IV | Oct 29, 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.