Job title
Sr. Research Associate H-1B Salaries
116 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $68k.
Median base
$68k
Middle 50%
$58k–$83k
Filings
116
Top sponsor
UT Southwestern Medical Center
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 | 3 | $66k |
| FY2025 | 16 | $69k |
| FY2024 | 13 | $86k |
| FY2023 | 11 | $58k |
| FY2022 | 12 | $63k |
| FY2021 | 12 | $76k |
| FY2020 | 12 | $62k |
| FY2019 | 10 | $69k |
| FY2018 | 14 | $64k |
| FY2017 | 10 | $60k |
| FY2016 | 3 | $78k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Sr. Research Associate
- UT Southwestern Medical Center15 · $64k
- The Research Institute at Nationwide Children S Hospital11 · $47k
- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies10 · $61k
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute State University6 · $60k
- Medical Science Computing5 · $71k
- Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory4 · $69k
- Sands Capital Management4 · $115k
- Cabot3 · $66k
- University of Cincinnati2 · $58k
- Stowers Institute for Medical Research2 · $51k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Sr. Research Associate?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Sr. Research Associate is $68k (FY2026), from 116 filings. The middle 50% earn between $58k and $83k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Sr. Research Associates?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Sr. Research Associate are UT Southwestern Medical Center, The Research Institute at Nationwide Children S Hospital, The Salk Institute for Biological Studies.
- Where are most H-1B Sr. Research Associate jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Sr. Research Associate roles are Dallas, TX, Columbus, OH, La Jolla, CA.
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