Job title
Researcher H-1B Salaries
995 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $100k.
Median base
$100k
Middle 50%
$67k–$155k
Filings
995
Top sponsor
Microsoft
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 | 11 | $77k |
| FY2025 | 79 | $94k |
| FY2024 | 83 | $73k |
| FY2023 | 68 | $87k |
| FY2022 | 110 | $110k |
| FY2021 | 138 | $141k |
| FY2020 | 132 | $134k |
| FY2019 | 119 | $104k |
| FY2018 | 96 | $98k |
| FY2017 | 84 | $90k |
| FY2016 | 75 | $73k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Researcher
- Microsoft235 · $162k
- General Hospital116 · $67k
- General Motors64 · $108k
- American Institutes for Research60 · $68k
- The Pennsylvania State University43 · $68k
- National Bureau of Economic Research32 · $277k
- ST Jude Childrenís Research Hospital24 · $49k
- Healthcore18 · $57k
- Hitachi America15 · $80k
- Vicarious Fpc15 · $155k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Researcher?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Researcher is $100k (FY2026), from 995 filings. The middle 50% earn between $67k and $155k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Researchers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Researcher are Microsoft, General Hospital, General Motors.
- Where are most H-1B Researcher jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Researcher roles are Redmond, WA, Boston, MA, Warren, MI.
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