Bayer Research and Development Services
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 119 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: St. Louis, MO
At a glance
- Bayer Research and Development Services hires at the expert level. 53% of its filings are Level IV, 3.0 times the share across all H-1B employers (18%).
- Most filed: Soil and Plant Scientist. 21% of its filings. After that come Data Scientist and Software Engineer.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 94% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $131,134, median prevailing wage $111,509.
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Percentiles from Bayer Research and Development Services's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Bayer Research and Development Services hires for
Bar: share of Bayer Research and Development Services's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 91% of filings (18 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $115,000 | 25 |
| Data Scientist | $141,562 | 22 |
| Software Engineer | $136,379 | 21 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $125,000 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Bayer Research and Development Services.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 0% of filings
Mid-level · 11% of filings
Senior · 36% of filings
Expert · 53% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $95,331 | 12 |
| Senior · Level III | $120,000 | 39 |
| Expert · Level IV | $139,267 | 58 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Bayer Research and Development Services files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | $131,409 | 72 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $100,834 |
| 25th | $115,000 |
| 50th (median) | $131,134 |
| 75th | $146,263 |
| 90th | $161,556 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2021 | $115,000 | $99,257 | $127,390 | 42 |
| FY2022 | $120,000 | $109,406 | $130,000 | 48 |
| FY2023 | $121,427 | $106,000 | $137,279 | 65 |
| FY2024 | $125,500 | $108,856 | $138,815 | 64 |
| FY2025 | $128,808 | $115,000 | $145,000 | 49 |
| FY2026 | $132,173 | $117,591 | $146,745 | 70 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at Bayer Research and Development Services
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Scientist | $138,651 | $125.7k–$141.6k | 12 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Bayer Research and Development Services
Bayer Research and Development Services's filings list its industry as Scientific Research and Development Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5417). Its main U.S. filing address is in St. Louis, MO and its filings in the data run from FY2021 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Soil and Plant Scientist, Data Scientist and Software Engineer and the main metro areas are St. Louis, MO, Des Moines, IA and Champaign, IL. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does Bayer Research and Development Services sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Bayer Research and Development Services filed 119 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Bayer Research and Development Services pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Bayer Research and Development Services's H-1B filings is $131,134; half of filings fall between $115,000 and $146,263. Bonus and stock are not included.