Job title
Senior Research Investigator H-1B Salaries
130 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $88k.
Median base
$88k
Middle 50%
$68k–$98k
Filings
130
Top sponsor
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
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 | $95k |
| FY2025 | 20 | $95k |
| FY2024 | 18 | $95k |
| FY2023 | 8 | $80k |
| FY2022 | 16 | $85k |
| FY2021 | 14 | $68k |
| FY2020 | 19 | $85k |
| FY2019 | 13 | $78k |
| FY2018 | 11 | $87k |
| FY2017 | 7 | $65k |
| FY2016 | 3 | $55k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Senior Research Investigator
- Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania101 · $85k
- Bristol Myers Squibb13 · $130k
- Thomas Jefferson University4 · $59k
- The New York Stem Cell Foundation3 · $120k
- Fmc1 · $78k
- Trustees of University of Pennsylvania1 · $63k
- Biohaven Pharmaceuticals1 · $80k
- National Center for Addiction Studies and Treatment Foundation1 · $90k
- Oklahoma State University1 · $68k
- Ncwr1 · $90k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Senior Research Investigator?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Senior Research Investigator is $88k (FY2026), from 130 filings. The middle 50% earn between $68k and $98k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Senior Research Investigators?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Senior Research Investigator are Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Bristol Myers Squibb, Thomas Jefferson University.
- Where are most H-1B Senior Research Investigator jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Senior Research Investigator roles are Philadelphia, PA, Princeton, NJ, New York, NY.
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