Job title
Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate H-1B Salaries
175 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $60k.
Median base
$60k
Middle 50%
$51k–$68k
Filings
175
Top sponsor
The University of Southern California
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 | $73k |
| FY2025 | 16 | $70k |
| FY2024 | 21 | $68k |
| FY2023 | 18 | $62k |
| FY2022 | 20 | $62k |
| FY2021 | 18 | $63k |
| FY2020 | 24 | $56k |
| FY2019 | 22 | $51k |
| FY2018 | 12 | $51k |
| FY2017 | 9 | $53k |
| FY2016 | 14 | $50k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate
Top locations for Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate is $60k (FY2026), from 175 filings. The middle 50% earn between $51k and $68k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associates?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate are The University of Southern California, University of Southern California.
- Where are most H-1B Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate roles are Los Angeles, CA, Marina Del Rey, CA, Ann Arbor, MI.
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