Job title
Post Doctoral Scientist H-1B Salaries
136 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $55k.
Median base
$55k
Middle 50%
$49k–$61k
Filings
136
Top sponsor
The Research Institute at Nationwide Children S 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 1 | $60k |
| FY2025 | 15 | $65k |
| FY2024 | 13 | $55k |
| FY2023 | 11 | $56k |
| FY2022 | 18 | $55k |
| FY2021 | 10 | $50k |
| FY2020 | 14 | $50k |
| FY2019 | 11 | $52k |
| FY2018 | 8 | $48k |
| FY2017 | 20 | $48k |
| FY2016 | 15 | $55k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Post Doctoral Scientist
- The Research Institute at Nationwide Children S Hospital91 · $51k
- The George Washington University11 · $52k
- Zoetis7 · $67k
- Eli Lilly And5 · $65k
- Glaxosmithkline5 · $68k
- The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station3 · $48k
- Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals3 · $78k
- Crosslife Technologies2 · $66k
- New Mexico State University2 · $38k
- University of Idaho1 · $48k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Post Doctoral Scientist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Post Doctoral Scientist is $55k (FY2026), from 136 filings. The middle 50% earn between $49k and $61k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Post Doctoral Scientists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Post Doctoral Scientist are The Research Institute at Nationwide Children S Hospital, The George Washington University, Zoetis.
- Where are most H-1B Post Doctoral Scientist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Post Doctoral Scientist roles are Columbus, OH, Washington, DC, Indianapolis, IN.
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