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).
This is one of many job titles filed under Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers. That page pools every variant, so its figures rest on far more filings than this one.
- Median
- $170,064
- 25th pct
- $158,995
- 75th pct
- $180,475
- 90th pct
- $184,408
- Filings
- 5
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.