J-Star Research
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 25 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: South Plainfield, NJ
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What J-Star Research hires for
Bar: share of J-Star Research's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chemist | $105,500 | 24 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at J-Star Research.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 16% of filings
Mid-level · 20% of filings
Senior · 40% of filings
Expert · 24% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 4 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 5 |
| Senior · Level III | $106,560 | 10 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 6 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where J-Star Research files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $105,000 | 25 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $80,420 |
| 25th | $88,150 |
| 50th (median) | $105,000 |
| 75th | $108,650 |
| 90th | $132,787 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 4 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2022 | $100,000 | $95,000 | $110,000 | 13 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2024 | $101,750 | $90,000 | $109,000 | 14 |
| FY2025 | $88,150 | $81,016 | $99,500 | 11 |
| FY2026 | $107,418 | $105,000 | $132,787 | 14 |
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 J-Star Research
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist | $105,000 | $85.8k–$112.7k | 16 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About J-Star Research
J-Star Research'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 South Plainfield, NJ and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Chemist and Mechanical Engineer and the main metro areas are New York, NY. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
Questions
Does J-Star Research sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. J-Star Research filed 25 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 J-Star Research pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on J-Star Research's H-1B filings is $105,000; half of filings fall between $88,150 and $108,650. Bonus and stock are not included.