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Computer and Information Research Scientists in Palo Alto, CA: H-1B salaries
523 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Palo Alto, CA. Median offered base salary $208,000; middle half $185,000–$240,000.
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $165,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $195,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $224,682 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $282,500 |
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.
Employers
Job titles
- Applied Scientist II125
- AI Scientist40
- Research Scientist36
- Applied Scientist III26
- Member of Technical Staff26
- Research Engineer20
- Applied Scientist I17
- Applied Scientist16
- Senior Research Scientist11
- Research Scientist, AI Research11
- Hunyuan AIGC Algorithm Researcher (World Model Foundation Di10
- Machine Learning Engineer8
- Staff Research Scientist8
- Hunyuan Multimodal Algorithm Researcher (Omni-Modal)7
- Senior Research Engineer6
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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).