Job title
Security Researcher H-1B Salaries
182 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $107k.
Median base
$107k
Middle 50%
$95k–$128k
Filings
182
Top sponsor
Intel
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 | 2 | $186k |
| FY2025 | 12 | $124k |
| FY2024 | 8 | $126k |
| FY2023 | 14 | $112k |
| FY2022 | 14 | $108k |
| FY2021 | 13 | $106k |
| FY2020 | 15 | $113k |
| FY2019 | 24 | $101k |
| FY2018 | 27 | $112k |
| FY2017 | 35 | $98k |
| FY2016 | 18 | $78k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Security Researcher
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Security Researcher?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Security Researcher is $107k (FY2026), from 182 filings. The middle 50% earn between $95k and $128k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Security Researchers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Security Researcher are Intel, Mcafee, Adobe Systems.
- Where are most H-1B Security Researcher jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Security Researcher roles are Hillsboro, OR, Santa Clara, CA, San Jose, CA.
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