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Microsoft Corporation Researcher H-1B Salary

Microsoft Corporation pays a median H-1B base salary of $166,276 for Researcher, across 144 certified LCAs.

Median wage

$166,276

Average wage

$163,880

Range

$154,750–$182,870

25th–90th pct

Certified LCAs

144

Salary distribution

Annualized base salary on certified LCAs. Excludes bonus and stock.

25th
Median
75th
90th
Lowest
$110,000
25th
$154,750
Median
$166,276
Average
$163,880
90th
$182,870
Highest
$218,883

Based on 144 certified base wages, annualized.

Filings by year

58
FY20
56
FY21
29
FY22
1
FY23

Top locations for this role

LocationLCAsMedian
Redmond, WA103$167,316
Bellevue, WA33$155,400
Berkeley, CA3$208,460
New York, NY1$178,000
West Lafayette, IN1$166,428
Irvine, CA1$155,000
Atlanta, GA1$120,000
Redmond, TX1$148,800