Job title
Lead Researcher H-1B Salaries
85 certified H-1B filings · FY2017–FY2025 · median base $65k.
Median base
$65k
Middle 50%
$65k–$66k
Filings
85
Top sponsor
ST Jude Childrenís Research Hospital
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 14 | $66k |
| FY2024 | 18 | $66k |
| FY2023 | 19 | $65k |
| FY2022 | 20 | $65k |
| FY2021 | 8 | $65k |
| FY2020 | 2 | $72k |
| FY2019 | 1 | $185k |
| FY2018 | 2 | $61k |
| FY2017 | 1 | $119k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Lead Researcher
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Lead Researcher?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Lead Researcher is $65k (FY2025), from 85 filings. The middle 50% earn between $65k and $66k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Lead Researchers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Lead Researcher are ST Jude Childrenís Research Hospital, Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Tah Foundation.
- Where are most H-1B Lead Researcher jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Lead Researcher roles are Memphis, TN, Philadelphia, PA, Irvine, CA.
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