Fermi Forward Discovery Group
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 193 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Batavia, IL
At a glance
- Fermi Forward Discovery Group hires mid-level. 48% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Most filed: Physicist. 41% of its filings. After that come Software Developer (Non-R&D) and Mechanical Engineer.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 69% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $85,301, median prevailing wage $76,024.
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What Fermi Forward Discovery Group hires for
Bar: share of Fermi Forward Discovery Group's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 88% of filings (21 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Physicist | $85,300 | 79 |
| Software Developer (Non-R&D) | $88,660 | 28 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $95,099 | 22 |
| Electrical Engineers, NonR&D | $85,300 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Fermi Forward Discovery Group.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 33% of filings
Mid-level · 48% of filings
Senior · 6% of filings
Expert · 13% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $73,403 | 63 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $88,800 | 92 |
| Senior · Level III | $97,448 | 12 |
| Expert · Level IV | $119,202 | 26 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Fermi Forward Discovery Group files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $85,300 | 189 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $66,706 |
| 25th | $77,126 |
| 50th (median) | $85,301 |
| 75th | $99,362 |
| 90th | $113,268 |
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 Fermi Forward Discovery Group
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Associate | $66,706 | $66.7k–$71.7k | 26 |
| Associate Scientist | $87,299 | $85.3k–$99.4k | 22 |
| Staff Engineer | $86,850 | $84.9k–$95.7k | 16 |
| Software Developer | $79,310 | $79.3k–$88.8k | 14 |
| Applications Physicist | $77,126 | $60.4k–$84.9k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Fermi Forward Discovery Group
Fermi Forward Discovery Group'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 Batavia, IL and its filings in the data run from FY2025 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Physicist, Software Developer (Non-R&D) and Mechanical Engineer and the main metro areas are Chicago, IL, Austin, TX and Spearfish, SD. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Fermi Forward Discovery Group sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Fermi Forward Discovery Group filed 193 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 Fermi Forward Discovery Group pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Fermi Forward Discovery Group's H-1B filings is $85,301; half of filings fall between $77,126 and $99,362. Bonus and stock are not included.