Job title
Post Doctoral Researcher H-1B Salaries
274 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $49k.
Median base
$49k
Middle 50%
$47k–$55k
Filings
274
Top sponsor
The Ohio State 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 | 5 | $71k |
| FY2025 | 8 | $66k |
| FY2024 | 8 | $52k |
| FY2023 | 6 | $52k |
| FY2022 | 11 | $54k |
| FY2021 | 18 | $56k |
| FY2020 | 25 | $50k |
| FY2019 | 55 | $50k |
| FY2018 | 39 | $48k |
| FY2017 | 58 | $48k |
| FY2016 | 41 | $45k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Post Doctoral Researcher
- The Ohio State University167 · $48k
- University of Wyoming18 · $50k
- Carnegie Mellon University15 · $60k
- University of Maine6 · $50k
- Morgan State University5 · $49k
- Lsu Agricultural Center4 · $39k
- Rochester Institute of Technology4 · $59k
- Syracuse University4 · $48k
- University of Delaware3 · $47k
- Analytical Mechanics Associates3 · $120k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Post Doctoral Researcher?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Post Doctoral Researcher is $49k (FY2026), from 274 filings. The middle 50% earn between $47k and $55k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Post Doctoral Researchers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Post Doctoral Researcher are The Ohio State University, University of Wyoming, Carnegie Mellon University.
- Where are most H-1B Post Doctoral Researcher jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Post Doctoral Researcher roles are Columbus, OH, Laramie, WY, Pittsburgh, PA.
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