Job title
Researcher 5 H-1B Salaries
200 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $60k.
Median base
$60k
Middle 50%
$53k–$67k
Filings
200
Top sponsor
University of Minnesota
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 | $56k |
| FY2025 | 10 | $75k |
| FY2024 | 18 | $69k |
| FY2023 | 30 | $66k |
| FY2022 | 24 | $65k |
| FY2021 | 17 | $58k |
| FY2020 | 26 | $59k |
| FY2019 | 26 | $55k |
| FY2018 | 11 | $55k |
| FY2017 | 18 | $49k |
| FY2016 | 19 | $49k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Researcher 5
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Researcher 5?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Researcher 5 is $60k (FY2026), from 200 filings. The middle 50% earn between $53k and $67k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Researcher 5s?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Researcher 5 are University of Minnesota, Regents of the University of Minnesota.
- Where are most H-1B Researcher 5 jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Researcher 5 roles are Minneapolis, MN, St. Paul, MN, Austin, MN.
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