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Northwestern University Postdoctoral Scholar H-1B Salary

Northwestern University pays a median H-1B base salary of $62,000 for Postdoctoral Scholar, across 377 certified LCAs.

Median wage

$62,000

Average wage

$66,938

Range

$59,717–$71,639

25th–90th pct

Certified LCAs

377

Salary distribution

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

25th
Median
75th
90th
Lowest
$47,500
25th
$59,717
Median
$62,000
Average
$66,938
90th
$71,639
Highest
$827,568

Based on 374 certified base wages, annualized.

Filings by year

2
FY20
19
FY21
48
FY22
72
FY23
96
FY24
98
FY25
42
FY26

Top locations for this role

LocationLCAsMedian
Evanston, IL206$61,500
Chicago, IL169$63,000
Vancouver, WA1$57,062
Il, IL1$59,592