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National Institutes of Health, HHS Investigator Tenure Track H-1B Salary

National Institutes of Health, HHS pays a median H-1B base salary of $145,222 for Investigator Tenure Track, across 63 certified LCAs.

Median wage

$145,222

Average wage

$154,387

Range

$133,268–$182,207

25th–90th pct

Certified LCAs

63

Salary distribution

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

25th
Median
75th
90th
Lowest
$82,075
25th
$133,268
Median
$145,222
Average
$154,387
90th
$182,207
Highest
$335,000

Based on 63 certified base wages, annualized.

Filings by year

9
FY20
7
FY21
13
FY22
9
FY23
13
FY24
9
FY25
3
FY26

Top locations for this role

LocationLCAsMedian
Bethesda, MD29$157,263
Frederick, MD11$139,071
Rockville, MD11$140,500
Research Triangle Park, NC5$128,284
Hamilton, MT4$145,332
Baltimore, MD2$142,500
Framingham, MA1$82,075