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H-1B LCA Data

Scientist I H-1B Visa Sponsors & Salaries

248 employers filed 902 certified H-1B LCAs for Scientist I roles between FY2021 and FY2026. Median sponsored salary $77,500.

Active FY2021–FY2026248 employers902 certified LCAs
Median salary
$77,500
typically $66,000–$97,660
Certified LCAs
902
FY2021–FY2026
Sponsors
248
employers filing this role
Salary range
$39,562+
up to $190,000

Top H-1B sponsors for Scientist I

EmployerCertified LCAs
University of Wisconsin System195
The University of Alabama at Birmingham66
Allen Institute45
Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc.36
Tessera Therapeutics, Inc.28
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute15
BioAgilytix Labs, LLC14
University Of Kentucky13
MedImmune LLC12
Univ of WI System12

Top worksite cities for Scientist I

CityFilings
Madison, WI272
Birmingham, AL119
Cambridge, MA57
Seattle, WA52
Madison, WI51
Boston, MA41
Somerville, MA38
Frederick, MD35
San Diego, CA35
South San Francisco, CA28

LCA filings by fiscal year

Fiscal yearCertifiedDeniedTotal
FY20211580175
FY20221590181
FY20231670219
FY20241750223
FY20251470218
FY2026961141

Frequently asked questions

The median certified H-1B salary for Scientist I roles is $77,500, typically $66,000 to $97,660.

Top sponsors by certified LCAs include University of Wisconsin System, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Allen Institute, Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc., Tessera Therapeutics, Inc..
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