Job title
Research Professional H-1B Salaries
211 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $67k.
Median base
$67k
Middle 50%
$54k–$114k
Filings
211
Top sponsor
The University of Chicago
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 | 13 | $67k |
| FY2024 | 15 | $70k |
| FY2023 | 25 | $65k |
| FY2022 | 27 | $71k |
| FY2021 | 30 | $80k |
| FY2020 | 31 | $112k |
| FY2019 | 26 | $62k |
| FY2018 | 8 | $55k |
| FY2017 | 18 | $48k |
| FY2016 | 17 | $45k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Research Professional
- The University of Chicago82 · $60k
- Siemens60 · $116k
- The University of Chicago Booth School of Business23 · $43k
- Siemens Medical Solutions USA18 · $121k
- University of Chicago6 · $67k
- University of Georgia6 · $51k
- Fort Valley State University5 · $54k
- Arizona State University3 · $80k
- Oklahoma State University2 · $44k
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill2 · $51k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Research Professional?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Research Professional is $67k (FY2026), from 211 filings. The middle 50% earn between $54k and $114k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Research Professionals?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Research Professional are The University of Chicago, Siemens, The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
- Where are most H-1B Research Professional jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Research Professional roles are Chicago, IL, Princeton, NJ, Athens, GA.
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