NEC Laboratories America Research Scientist (Computer Science) salary

Based on 10 H-1B filings by NEC Laboratories America, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Also listed as: Machine Learning Engineer, AI Researcher

Median salary$153,436
Middle 50%$152.7k–$188.2k
vs. all employers−17%comparison median $185,536
Filings10FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $121,421 and $234,484.
PercentileSalary
10th$143,210
25th$152,672
50th (median)$153,436
75th$188,193
90th$204,763

By state

New Jersey
$153,320
California
$201,094

Bar length: number of filings (New Jersey 7). Figure: average salary in that state.

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry too few 2
Level II · Qualified too few 5
Level III · Experienced too few 1
Level IV · Fully competent too few 2

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

How much does a research scientist (computer science) make at NEC Laboratories America?

In H-1B filings, NEC Laboratories America, Inc.'s median base salary for Research Scientist (Computer Science) is $153,436; half of filings fall between $152,672 and $188,193. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does NEC Laboratories America sponsor H-1B visas for research scientist (computer science)s?

Yes. NEC Laboratories America, 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 15-1221 (Computer and Information Research Scientists), so this page covers every job title NEC Laboratories America 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