Job title
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow H-1B Salaries
406 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $55k.
Median base
$55k
Middle 50%
$50k–$61k
Filings
406
Top sponsor
Baylor College of Medicine
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 | 11 | $66k |
| FY2025 | 56 | $65k |
| FY2024 | 43 | $62k |
| FY2023 | 19 | $57k |
| FY2022 | 38 | $55k |
| FY2021 | 31 | $55k |
| FY2020 | 35 | $53k |
| FY2019 | 56 | $50k |
| FY2018 | 54 | $48k |
| FY2017 | 30 | $47k |
| FY2016 | 33 | $47k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow
Top locations for Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow is $55k (FY2026), from 406 filings. The middle 50% earn between $50k and $61k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Postdoctoral Associate/Fellows?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow are Baylor College of Medicine, Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute.
- Where are most H-1B Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow roles are Houston, TX, La Jolla, CA.
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