Job title
Research Associate Senior H-1B Salaries
179 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $61k.
Median base
$61k
Middle 50%
$55k–$67k
Filings
179
Top sponsor
Duke University
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 | $78k |
| FY2025 | 14 | $75k |
| FY2024 | 33 | $67k |
| FY2023 | 18 | $62k |
| FY2022 | 26 | $60k |
| FY2021 | 16 | $58k |
| FY2020 | 19 | $55k |
| FY2019 | 17 | $57k |
| FY2018 | 5 | $54k |
| FY2017 | 14 | $55k |
| FY2016 | 13 | $55k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Research Associate Senior
- Duke University111 · $63k
- Duke University and Medical Center36 · $55k
- University of Kentucky20 · $56k
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler3 · $31k
- Baylor Research Institute2 · $55k
- The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler1 · $55k
- Walt Disney Imagineering Research and Development1 · $74k
- Charleston Area Medical Center1 · $75k
- Duke University and Health System1 · $53k
- Covance Laboratories1 · $59k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Research Associate Senior?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Research Associate Senior is $61k (FY2026), from 179 filings. The middle 50% earn between $55k and $67k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Research Associate Seniors?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Research Associate Senior are Duke University, Duke University and Medical Center, University of Kentucky.
- Where are most H-1B Research Associate Senior jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Research Associate Senior roles are Durham, NC, Lexington, KY, Tyler, TX.
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