Job title
Research Instructor H-1B Salaries
347 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $62k.
Median base
$62k
Middle 50%
$55k–$70k
Filings
347
Top sponsor
University of Pittsburgh
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 | 7 | $76k |
| FY2025 | 33 | $74k |
| FY2024 | 38 | $70k |
| FY2023 | 35 | $65k |
| FY2022 | 36 | $65k |
| FY2021 | 40 | $59k |
| FY2020 | 35 | $60k |
| FY2019 | 35 | $56k |
| FY2018 | 38 | $54k |
| FY2017 | 30 | $54k |
| FY2016 | 20 | $60k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Research Instructor
- University of Pittsburgh98 · $60k
- Vanderbilt University36 · $62k
- University of Nebraska Medical Center35 · $50k
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center33 · $63k
- University of Colorado22 · $60k
- University of Colorado Denver16 · $67k
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill12 · $65k
- Cincinnati Children S Hospital Medical Center10 · $70k
- Medical University of South Carolina and Affiliates10 · $66k
- Georgetown University9 · $75k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Research Instructor?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Research Instructor is $62k (FY2026), from 347 filings. The middle 50% earn between $55k and $70k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Research Instructors?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Research Instructor are University of Pittsburgh, Vanderbilt University, University of Nebraska Medical Center.
- Where are most H-1B Research Instructor jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Research Instructor roles are Pittsburgh, PA, Nashville, TN, Aurora, CO.
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