Job title
Research Director H-1B Salaries
87 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $108k.
Median base
$108k
Middle 50%
$84k–$128k
Filings
87
Top sponsor
Material Holdings
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 | $135k |
| FY2025 | 8 | $128k |
| FY2024 | 6 | $75k |
| FY2023 | 4 | $100k |
| FY2022 | 10 | $128k |
| FY2021 | 12 | $94k |
| FY2020 | 5 | $103k |
| FY2019 | 10 | $103k |
| FY2018 | 18 | $100k |
| FY2017 | 9 | $101k |
| FY2016 | 4 | $84k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Research Director
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Research Director?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Research Director is $108k (FY2026), from 87 filings. The middle 50% earn between $84k and $128k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Research Directors?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Research Director are Material Holdings, The University of Chicago, Gen.
- Where are most H-1B Research Director jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Research Director roles are New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Los Angeles, CA.
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