Job title
Research Staff Member H-1B Salaries
347 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $139k.
Median base
$139k
Middle 50%
$120k–$150k
Filings
347
Top sponsor
IBM
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 1 | $176k |
| FY2024 | 1 | $175k |
| FY2023 | 7 | $211k |
| FY2022 | 28 | $139k |
| FY2021 | 36 | $139k |
| FY2020 | 53 | $139k |
| FY2019 | 52 | $137k |
| FY2018 | 56 | $143k |
| FY2017 | 56 | $120k |
| FY2016 | 57 | $118k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Research Staff Member
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Research Staff Member?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Research Staff Member is $139k (FY2025), from 347 filings. The middle 50% earn between $120k and $150k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Research Staff Members?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Research Staff Member are IBM, International Business Machines, Lawrence Livermore National Security.
- Where are most H-1B Research Staff Member jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Research Staff Member roles are Yorktown Heights, NY, San Jose, CA, Livermore, CA.
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