Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 144 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: East Hanover, NJ
At a glance
- Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research hires mid-level. 47% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Most filed: Molecular and Cellular Biologist. 57% of its filings. After that come Biochemist and Medical Scientist.
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 100% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research's jobs and locations has a median of $105,331.
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Percentiles from Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research hires for
Bar: share of Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 4 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $91,978 | 82 |
| Biochemist | $107,099 | 24 |
| Medical Scientist | $104,416 | 16 |
| Chemist | $122,128 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 13% of filings
Mid-level · 47% of filings
Senior · 30% of filings
Expert · 10% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $76,086 | 19 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $91,978 | 68 |
| Senior · Level III | $113,464 | 43 |
| Expert · Level IV | $134,971 | 14 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $102,721 | 116 |
| San Diego, CA | $115,752 | 16 |
| San Francisco, CA | $112,404 | 12 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $83,458 |
| 25th | $91,151 |
| 50th (median) | $105,331 |
| 75th | $114,353 |
| 90th | $126,429 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $81,370 | $60,466 | $105,134 | 91 |
| FY2021 | $87,610 | $81,682 | $121,098 | 69 |
| FY2022 | $86,195 | $79,955 | $100,797 | 62 |
| FY2023 | $91,374 | $86,549 | $109,637 | 108 |
| FY2024 | $96,242 | $91,374 | $118,331 | 104 |
| FY2025 | $105,331 | $85,842 | $117,281 | 91 |
| FY2026 | $97,469 | $91,978 | $113,464 | 53 |
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 Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Scientist | $104,416 | $92k–$107.1k | 54 |
| Principal Scientist | $114,307 | $105.3k–$124.8k | 38 |
| Research Scientist | $85,842 | $85.4k–$92k | 15 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research
Novartis Institutes for BioMedical 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 East Hanover, NJ and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Molecular and Cellular Biologist, Biochemist and Medical Scientist and the main metro areas are Boston, MA, San Diego, CA and San Francisco, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research filed 144 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 Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research's H-1B filings is $105,331; half of filings fall between $91,151 and $114,353. Bonus and stock are not included.