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Basic Life Research Scientist: H-1B salaries
344 labor condition applications used the job title Basic Life Research Scientist. Median offered base salary $80,000; middle half $75,608–$85,000.
Applications (LCAs)344
Median offered salary$80,000
Middle half of salaries$75,608–$85,000
10th–90th percentile$72,000–$92,000
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 344 | $80,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $80,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $80,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $93,750 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $78,500 |
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.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 94 | $75,000 |
| FY2024 | 93 | $80,000 |
| FY2025 | 103 | $82,000 |
| FY2026 | 48 | $83,000 |
Cities
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).