Legend Biotech Medical Scientist salary

Based on 10 H-1B filings by Legend Biotech USA, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Also listed as: Research Scientist, Associate Research Scientist

Median salary$149,000
Middle 50%$115k–$172.5k
vs. all employers+98%comparison median $75,324
Filings10FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $85,450 and $180,000.
PercentileSalary
10th$89,500
25th$115,000
50th (median)$149,000
75th$172,500
90th$180,000

By state

New Jersey
$136,600
Pennsylvania
$142,000

Bar length: number of filings (New Jersey 5). Figure: average salary in that state.

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry too few 6
Level II · Qualified too few 2
Level III · Experienced too few 2
Level IV · Fully competent – 0

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

How much does a medical scientist make at Legend Biotech?

In H-1B filings, Legend Biotech USA, Inc.'s median base salary for Medical Scientist is $149,000; half of filings fall between $115,000 and $172,500. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does Legend Biotech sponsor H-1B visas for medical scientists?

Yes. Legend Biotech USA, Inc. filed 10 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.

Which job titles are included?

Filings are grouped by occupation code 19-1042 (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists), so this page covers every job title Legend Biotech filed under that code.

Where does this data come from?

The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology