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Scientist 3: H-1B salaries
42 labor condition applications used the job title Scientist 3. Median offered base salary $160,000; middle half $130,437–$170,019.
Applications (LCAs)42
Median offered salary$160,000
Middle half of salaries$130,437–$170,019
10th–90th percentile$102,253–$173,897
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Triad National Security, LLC | 31 | $165,000 |
| Genentech, Inc. | 6 | $109,980 |
| Kelly Services, Inc. | 3 | $97,760 |
| Southern Research Institute | 1 | $111,009 |
| Amyris, Inc. | 1 | $160,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $150,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $152,464 |
| Level III (experienced) | $165,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $174,495 |
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 | 8 | $155,000 |
| FY2024 | 8 | $154,552 |
| FY2025 | 13 | $164,792 |
| FY2026 | 8 | $164,516 |
Cities
- Los Alamos, NM31
- South San Francisco, CA5
- Bethesda, MD2
- Birmingham, AL1
- Research Triangle Park, NC1
- Emeryville, CA1
- San Francisco, 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).