Job title
Research Associate 1 H-1B Salaries
79 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $53k.
Median base
$53k
Middle 50%
$44k–$64k
Filings
79
Top sponsor
University of Miami
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 | $59k |
| FY2025 | 9 | $55k |
| FY2024 | 13 | $50k |
| FY2023 | 4 | $53k |
| FY2022 | 9 | $62k |
| FY2021 | 8 | $62k |
| FY2020 | 13 | $49k |
| FY2019 | 6 | $56k |
| FY2018 | 7 | $49k |
| FY2017 | 7 | $47k |
| FY2016 | 2 | $33k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Research Associate 1
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Research Associate 1?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Research Associate 1 is $53k (FY2026), from 79 filings. The middle 50% earn between $44k and $64k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Research Associate 1s?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Research Associate 1 are University of Miami, University of Houston System, University of Connecticut.
- Where are most H-1B Research Associate 1 jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Research Associate 1 roles are Miami, FL, Houston, TX, Worcester, MA.
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