Computer and Information Research Scientists
PERM salary data: 261 certified positions, FY2023–FY2026. SOC 15-1221.
261
certified PERM positions
$165,200
Median pay
$142,418
25th pct
$196,124
75th pct
$220,459
90th pct
$109,408
10th pct
Estimates from public U.S. Department of Labor records — wages are
employer-attested offered wages, not verified salaries paid; counts are filings, not
people. Not legal, financial, or career advice. See our
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Data: DOL PERM filings FY2023–FY2026 (through June 2026) · Page updated October 2026
$109,408$165,200 median$220,459
Quarterly median offered wage 2023-Q2 → 2026-Q2 · ▼ 7.3%
Top PERM sponsors for Computer and Information Research Scientists
| Employer | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| INTEL CORPORATION | 34 | $160,680 |
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | 24 | $194,040 |
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | 21 | $171,270 |
| Adobe Inc. | 11 | $180,000 |
| NVIDIA Corporation | 7 | $239,200 |
| KLA Corporation | 5 | $140,067 |
| IBM CORPORATION | 4 | $230,096 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | 4 | $140,000 |
| AUTODESK, INC. | 3 | $152,560 |
| PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC. | 3 | $128,093 |
What is this? Offered wages on certified PERM labor certification
applications — not verified salaries paid. About PERM data →