Job title
Postdoctoral Appointee H-1B Salaries
267 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $69k.
Median base
$69k
Middle 50%
$66k–$73k
Filings
267
Top sponsor
Uchicago Argonne
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 | $71k |
| FY2025 | 30 | $71k |
| FY2024 | 24 | $68k |
| FY2023 | 12 | $66k |
| FY2022 | 28 | $63k |
| FY2021 | 20 | $62k |
| FY2020 | 26 | $71k |
| FY2019 | 34 | $71k |
| FY2018 | 27 | $70k |
| FY2017 | 24 | $58k |
| FY2016 | 38 | $66k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Postdoctoral Appointee
Top locations for Postdoctoral Appointee
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Postdoctoral Appointee?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Postdoctoral Appointee is $69k (FY2026), from 267 filings. The middle 50% earn between $66k and $73k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Postdoctoral Appointees?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Postdoctoral Appointee are Uchicago Argonne, Sandia, National Technology and Engineering Solutions of Sandia.
- Where are most H-1B Postdoctoral Appointee jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Postdoctoral Appointee roles are Lemont, IL, Livermore, CA, Albuquerque, NM.
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