Job title
Research Assistant Scientist H-1B Salaries
61 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $68k.
Median base
$68k
Middle 50%
$55k–$83k
Filings
61
Top sponsor
University of Florida
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 | $62k |
| FY2025 | 9 | $93k |
| FY2024 | 6 | $83k |
| FY2023 | 8 | $79k |
| FY2022 | 9 | $65k |
| FY2021 | 4 | $53k |
| FY2020 | 5 | $61k |
| FY2019 | 10 | $52k |
| FY2018 | 3 | $67k |
| FY2017 | 5 | $65k |
| FY2016 | 1 | $84k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Research Assistant Scientist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Research Assistant Scientist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Research Assistant Scientist is $68k (FY2026), from 61 filings. The middle 50% earn between $55k and $83k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Research Assistant Scientists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Research Assistant Scientist are University of Florida, University of South Carolina, Texas a M Agrilife Research.
- Where are most H-1B Research Assistant Scientist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Research Assistant Scientist roles are Gainesville, FL, Lake Alfred, FL, Shalimar, FL.
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