Job title
Visiting Research Specialist H-1B Salaries
77 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $48k.
Median base
$48k
Middle 50%
$42k–$55k
Filings
77
Top sponsor
University of Illinois at Chicago
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 | 4 | $60k |
| FY2025 | 5 | $61k |
| FY2024 | 5 | $53k |
| FY2023 | 3 | $46k |
| FY2022 | 9 | $55k |
| FY2021 | 4 | $49k |
| FY2020 | 5 | $44k |
| FY2019 | 10 | $44k |
| FY2018 | 8 | $45k |
| FY2017 | 9 | $45k |
| FY2016 | 15 | $42k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Visiting Research Specialist
Top locations for Visiting Research Specialist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Visiting Research Specialist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Visiting Research Specialist is $48k (FY2026), from 77 filings. The middle 50% earn between $42k and $55k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Visiting Research Specialists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Visiting Research Specialist are University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Illinois.
- Where are most H-1B Visiting Research Specialist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Visiting Research Specialist roles are Chicago, IL, Urbana, IL, Champaign, IL.
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