Samsung Research America
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 124 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Mountain View, CA
At a glance
- Samsung Research America hires mid-level. 40% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Pays at a high floor. 98% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Samsung Research America's jobs and locations has a median of $172,931.
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Percentiles from Samsung Research America's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Samsung Research America hires for
Bar: share of Samsung Research America's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 90% of filings (16 occupations in total).
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $185,814 | 46 |
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $164,403 | 30 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Samsung Research America.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 2% of filings
Mid-level · 40% of filings
Senior · 28% of filings
Expert · 30% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $172,931 | 45 |
| Senior · Level III | $159,432 | 31 |
| Expert · Level IV | $191,319 | 34 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Samsung Research America files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $191,922 | 86 |
| Dallas, TX | $123,739 | 18 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $122,312 |
| 25th | $152,267 |
| 50th (median) | $172,931 |
| 75th | $199,534 |
| 90th | $217,312 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $140,616 | $122,408 | $155,000 | 115 |
| FY2021 | $145,725 | $127,242 | $156,858 | 66 |
| FY2022 | $160,000 | $139,214 | $180,000 | 89 |
| FY2023 | $167,149 | $134,994 | $184,662 | 70 |
| FY2024 | $165,547 | $139,319 | $184,662 | 51 |
| FY2025 | $191,922 | $159,432 | $201,323 | 69 |
| FY2026 | $158,621 | $143,819 | $187,752 | 55 |
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 Samsung Research America
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Engineer Research | $111,134 | $90.5k–$159.2k | 13 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Samsung Research America
Samsung Research America'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 Mountain View, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Research Scientist (Computer Science) and Systems Engineer / Architect and the main metro areas are San Jose, CA, Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Samsung Research America sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Samsung Research America filed 124 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 Samsung Research America pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Samsung Research America's H-1B filings is $172,931; half of filings fall between $152,267 and $199,534. Bonus and stock are not included.