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Geneticists H1B Salary

The median H1B salary for Geneticists is $81,965 for FY2026, based on 58 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Pay runs from $70,585 at entry (Level I) to $143,942 at senior (Level IV).

Median Salary

$81,965

Typical Range

$71,999 - $108,127

What Geneticists earn on H1B by wage level

The DOL assigns each filing one of four wage levels by experience. The gap from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV) is $73,357.

Level I (Entry)
$70,585
24 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$90,516
8 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$102,996
9 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$143,942
6 filed

Highest-paying sponsors for geneticists

CompanyMedian Salary
National Institutes Of Health Hhs$109,838

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Methodology

Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Geneticists (SOC) category, disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor (OFLC) for FY2026 (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Hourly wages annualized at 2,080 hours. LCA wages are the attested floor; total comp is often higher.

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