Job title
Post-Doctoral Research Assistant H-1B Salaries
85 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $55k.
Median base
$55k
Middle 50%
$50k–$60k
Filings
85
Top sponsor
Purdue University
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 4 | $50k |
| FY2025 | 6 | $55k |
| FY2024 | 10 | $60k |
| FY2023 | 18 | $60k |
| FY2022 | 10 | $55k |
| FY2021 | 12 | $50k |
| FY2020 | 12 | $50k |
| FY2019 | 6 | $48k |
| FY2018 | 5 | $48k |
| FY2017 | 1 | $48k |
| FY2016 | 1 | $55k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Post-Doctoral Research Assistant
Top locations for Post-Doctoral Research Assistant
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Post-Doctoral Research Assistant is $55k (FY2026), from 85 filings. The middle 50% earn between $50k and $60k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Post-Doctoral Research Assistants?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Post-Doctoral Research Assistant are Purdue University, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Boise State University.
- Where are most H-1B Post-Doctoral Research Assistant jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Post-Doctoral Research Assistant roles are West Lafayette, IN, Lafayette, IN, Huntsville, AL.
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