Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 26 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Cambridge, MA
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What Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research hires for
Bar: share of Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $74,500 | 15 |
| Biological Technician | $49,368 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 81% of filings
Mid-level · 19% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $74,500 | 21 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 5 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $74,500 | 26 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $47,500 |
| 25th | $57,025 |
| 50th (median) | $74,500 |
| 75th | $75,000 |
| 90th | $81,118 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $55,395 | $55,127 | $56,827 | 25 |
| FY2021 | $56,827 | $42,250 | $80,500 | 21 |
| FY2022 | $60,306 | $49,250 | $69,368 | 11 |
| FY2023 | $68,000 | $67,800 | $88,500 | 11 |
| FY2024 | $72,760 | $45,964 | $75,000 | 12 |
| FY2025 | $74,880 | $52,000 | $75,000 | 13 |
| FY2026 | $74,500 | $72,100 | $75,000 | 13 |
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.
About Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research
Whitehead Institute 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 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, Biological Technician and Data Scientist and the main metro areas are Boston, MA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research filed 26 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 Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research's H-1B filings is $74,500; half of filings fall between $57,025 and $75,000. Bonus and stock are not included.