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Computer and Information Research Scientist: H-1B salaries
68 labor condition applications used the job title Computer and Information Research Scientist. Median offered base salary $137,070; middle half $105,201–$171,905.
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $99,982 |
| Level II (qualified) | $115,586 |
| Level III (experienced) | $168,310 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $197,792 |
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 | $114,513 |
| FY2024 | 13 | $108,264 |
| FY2025 | 12 | $111,925 |
| FY2026 | 29 | $171,621 |
Cities
- New York, NY7
- San Francisco, CA5
- Gaithersburg, MD3
- Ashburn, VA3
- Indianapolis, IN3
- Bellevue, WA3
- Wilmington, DE3
- Berkeley, CA3
- San Diego, CA3
- San Jose, CA2
- Lisle, IL2
- Vienna, VA2
- Aurora, IL2
- San Leandro, CA2
- Seattle, WA2
- Raleigh, NC1
- Cumming, GA1
- Nashville, TN1
- Austin, TX1
- Hackensack, NJ1
- Orem, UT1
- Tampa, FL1
- Alpharetta, GA1
- Houston, TX1
- Englewood, CO1
- Americus, GA1
- Miami, FL1
- Cary, NC1
- Brooklyn, NY1
- Hilliard, OH1
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).