The Broad Institute
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 129 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Cambridge, MA
At a glance
- The Broad Institute hires entry-level. 53% of its filings are Level I, 2.7 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 100% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $92,820, median prevailing wage $62,650.
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Percentiles from The Broad Institute's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What The Broad Institute hires for
Bar: share of The Broad Institute's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $90,000 | 99 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at The Broad Institute.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 53% of filings
Mid-level · 26% of filings
Senior · 16% of filings
Expert · 5% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $78,785 | 69 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $112,452 | 33 |
| Senior · Level III | $124,000 | 20 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 7 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where The Broad Institute files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $92,760 | 128 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,000 |
| 25th | $76,862 |
| 50th (median) | $92,820 |
| 75th | $116,390 |
| 90th | $140,990 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $81,141 | $62,424 | $95,687 | 89 |
| FY2021 | $93,186 | $75,249 | $107,287 | 72 |
| FY2022 | $100,000 | $90,000 | $110,000 | 67 |
| FY2023 | $95,000 | $75,352 | $115,000 | 73 |
| FY2024 | $99,870 | $82,779 | $118,296 | 58 |
| FY2025 | $93,910 | $76,281 | $113,558 | 76 |
| FY2026 | $92,700 | $78,795 | $123,165 | 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 The Broad Institute
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Associate | $78,000 | $74.3k–$81.1k | 31 |
| Research Scientist | $110,000 | $96k–$114.8k | 22 |
| Computational Associate | $80,098 | $73.7k–$82.7k | 12 |
| Computational Scientist | $113,100 | $102.6k–$120.9k | 12 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About The Broad Institute
The Broad Institute'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 Cambridge, MA 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 Software Engineer and the main metro areas are Boston, MA and Worcester, MA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does The Broad Institute sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. The Broad Institute filed 129 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 The Broad Institute pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on The Broad Institute's H-1B filings is $92,820; half of filings fall between $76,862 and $116,390. Bonus and stock are not included.