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Visiting Research Scientist visa sponsorship salary

Across 7 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Visiting Research Scientist is $65,000. The middle half of filings fall between $59,640 and $65,980, and the top decile begins at $68,306. Classified under SOC 19-1042.00 (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists).

Median
$65,000
25th pct
$59,640
75th pct
$65,980
90th pct
$68,306
Filings
7
$53,042$71,000

Who pays what for Visiting Research Scientist

Ranked by number of certified filings

EmployerFilings25thMedian75th
University of Illinois4$58,261$62,500$65,377
University of Illinois Chicago3$62,365$65,451$68,226

Individual filings

Most recent certified determinations

EmployerLocationWageLevelDecided
University of IllinoisUrbana, IL$53,042Sep 25, 2025
University of IllinoisUrbana, IL$65,000Sep 11, 2025
University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL$65,451IMay 12, 2025
University of IllinoisUrbana, IL$60,000Apr 21, 2025
University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL$71,000IFeb 18, 2025
University of IllinoisUrbana, IL$66,509Dec 20, 2024
University of Illinois ChicagoChicago, IL$59,279INov 1, 2024

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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.