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Visiting Scientist: H-1B salaries
68 labor condition applications used the job title Visiting Scientist. Median offered base salary $106,355; middle half $88,352–$126,132.
Applications (LCAs)68
Median offered salary$106,355
Middle half of salaries$88,352–$126,132
10th–90th percentile$78,376–$147,604
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Food and Drug Administration | 55 | $110,384 |
| Food and Drug Administration, HHS | 7 | $86,962 |
| Cornell University | 4 | $77,758 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Instittue | 1 | $54,392 |
| Harvard University | 1 | $102,648 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $103,619 |
| Level II (qualified) | $106,355 |
| Level III (experienced) | $111,200 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $113,533 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 15 | $101,813 |
| FY2024 | 20 | $124,522 |
| FY2025 | 20 | $97,485 |
| FY2026 | 11 | $113,533 |
Cities
- Jefferson, AR27
- Silver Spring, MD25
- College Park, MD5
- Ithaca, NY4
- Boston, MA2
- Laurel, MD1
- Owings, MD1
- Dallas, TX1
- Detroit, MI1
- Jefferson, MD1
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).