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Research Sciences: H-1B salaries
142 labor condition applications used the job title Research Sciences. Median offered base salary $188,910; middle half $174,250–$202,927.
Applications (LCAs)142
Median offered salary$188,910
Middle half of salaries$174,250–$202,927
10th–90th percentile$169,000–$219,370
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | 142 | $188,910 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $167,600 |
| Level III (experienced) | $191,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $223,061 |
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 | 37 | $181,500 |
| FY2024 | 30 | $183,474 |
| FY2025 | 40 | $192,897 |
| FY2026 | 35 | $194,835 |
Cities
- Redmond, WA106
- New York, NY10
- Mountain View, CA8
- Bellevue, WA5
- Los Altos, CA3
- Hayward, CA1
- Champaign, IL1
- Hillsboro, OR1
- Reno, NV1
- Littleton, CO1
- Los Angeles, CA1
- Menlo Park, CA1
- Lakewood, CO1
- Reston, VA1
- Playa Vista, CA1
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).