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Research Scientist, Biology

H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis

4

Total Filings

All time (charts below use selected years)

$152,716

Median Salary

National Average

+100.0%

Growth

Growth 2021-2023 (Filing Volume)

1

Top Employers

Hiring This Role
Salary Distribution (All Employers + Top Employer Overlays)
10th Percentile

$144,518

25th Percentile

$149,574

Median (50th)

$158,000

75th Percentile

$158,500

90th Percentile

$158,800

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Top Employers Hiring Research Scientist, Biology
Employer Filings Median Salary Salary Range Approval Rate
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. 3 $152,716 $141,148 - $159,000 66.7%
Geographic Distribution
Based on 3 filings in selected period (charts use selected years, not all-time total)
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Median Salary by State
Based on selected period (same 3 filings as above)
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Top Metro Areas
City State Filings Median Salary
Foster City CA 3 $152,716
Filing Volume Trend
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Median Salary Trend
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Year-over-Year Statistics
Fiscal Year Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
FY 2021 1 $141,148 100.0%
FY 2023 2 $158,500 50.0%
Company Comparison - Research Scientist, Biology

Compare how top companies pay for this role.

Company Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. 3 $152,716 66.7%
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Data Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) H-1B and green card (PERM) disclosure data. Data shown for fiscal years 2021 to present. Last updated: February 19, 2026

Note on Salary Data: For data quality, we exclude salaries below $30,000 (likely data entry errors) and above $1,000,000 (lacking automated validation for ultra-high compensation packages). This may affect statistics for some executive and specialized positions.