H-1B Researcher I Salary
The median H-1B base salary for a Researcher I is $65,869, across 72 certified LCAs.
Median wage
$65,869
Average wage
$77,618
90th percentile
$125,000
Certified LCAs
72
Salary distribution
Annualized base salary on certified LCAs. Excludes bonus and stock.
25th
Median
75th
90th
- Lowest
- $50,000
- 25th
- $56,276
- Median
- $65,869
- Average
- $77,618
- 90th
- $125,000
- Highest
- $139,800
Based on 72 certified base wages, annualized.
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Top H-1B sponsors for Researcher I
Employers ranked by certified LCA volume for this role.
| Company↕ | LCAs↕ | Median▼ |
|---|---|---|
| Nissan North America, Inc. | 4 | $129,216 |
| Mathematica, Inc. | 12 | $124,650 |
| The Sphere Institute | 2 | $105,000 |
| Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc. | 1 | $90,000 |
| Utah State University | 1 | $81,869 |
| Univ of WI System/Madison | 1 | $80,000 |
| University of Wisconsin System | 48 | $60,000 |
| Slipstream Group, Inc. | 3 | $58,800 |