National Institutes of Health, HHS salaries in Washington, DC
Based on 259 certified H-1B filings by National Institutes of Health, HHS in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$108,992
Middle 50%$98.4k–$122.8k
vs. all employers here−11%comparison median $122,699
Filings259FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $91,493 |
| 25th | $98,426 |
| 50th (median) | $108,992 |
| 75th | $122,791 |
| 90th | $135,429 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $83,721 | $74,100 | $99,172 | 239 |
| FY2021 | $86,493 | $77,798 | $102,633 | 281 |
| FY2022 | $90,000 | $80,620 | $106,823 | 246 |
| FY2023 | $94,199 | $85,571 | $110,095 | 281 |
| FY2024 | $104,351 | $94,415 | $117,963 | 259 |
| FY2025 | $106,903 | $95,304 | $120,161 | 151 |
| FY2026 | $112,094 | $102,357 | $124,221 | 108 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $108,275 | 127 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $108,478 | 79 |
| Biochemist | $101,365 | 36 |
| Biomedical Engineer | too few | 7 |
| Microbiologist | too few | 5 |
| Epidemiologist | too few | 3 |
Jobs with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings; links go to all employers for that job in Washington, DC.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $101,725 | 103 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $125,000 | 59 |
| Senior · Level III | $121,654 | 18 |
| Expert · Level IV | $133,534 | 14 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.