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Applied Research Scientist: H-1B salaries
63 labor condition applications used the job title Applied Research Scientist. Median offered base salary $200,893; middle half $172,078–$214,032.
Applications (LCAs)63
Median offered salary$200,893
Middle half of salaries$172,078–$214,032
10th–90th percentile$129,496–$234,162
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 39 | $210,626 |
| ServiceNow, Inc. | 5 | $129,496 |
| Flexport, Inc. | 3 | $165,000 |
| Ambient AI, Inc. | 3 | $117,083 |
| Runway AI, Inc. | 2 | $234,000 |
| Descript, Inc. | 2 | $209,178 |
| Adobe Inc. | 1 | $182,000 |
| Snorkel AI, Inc. | 1 | $172,078 |
| Grammarly, Inc. | 1 | $342,055 |
| Firsthand Labs, Inc. | 1 | $200,000 |
| Apple Inc. | 1 | $189,964 |
| Hearts for Hearing | 1 | $83,699 |
| Kylin AI Inc. | 1 | $151,944 |
| Netflix, Inc. | 1 | $237,786 |
| Pickle Robot Company | 1 | $155,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $182,541 |
| Level II (qualified) | $185,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $214,032 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $230,195 |
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 | 14 | $183,500 |
| FY2024 | 19 | $209,720 |
| FY2025 | 14 | $196,500 |
| FY2026 | 14 | $214,032 |
Cities
- Menlo Park, CA15
- Burlingame, CA13
- Santa Clara, CA5
- Bellevue, WA4
- New York, NY4
- San Francisco, CA3
- Seattle, WA3
- San Jose, CA2
- Redwood City, CA2
- Redmond, WA2
- Sunnyvale, CA2
- Austin, TX1
- San Mateo, CA1
- Cupertino, CA1
- Oklahoma City, OK1
- Lynnwood, WA1
- West Covina, CA1
- Los Gatos, CA1
- Charlestown, MA1
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).