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The University of Southern California Research Associate H-1B Salary

The University of Southern California pays a median H-1B base salary of $63,294 for Research Associate, across 158 certified LCAs.

Median wage

$63,294

Average wage

$63,185

Range

$55,349–$74,111

25th–90th pct

Certified LCAs

158

Salary distribution

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

25th
Median
75th
90th
Lowest
$44,158
25th
$55,349
Median
$63,294
Average
$63,185
90th
$74,111
Highest
$97,635

Based on 157 certified base wages, annualized.

Filings by year

33
FY20
23
FY21
19
FY22
18
FY23
33
FY24
24
FY25
8
FY26

Top locations for this role

LocationLCAsMedian
Los Angeles, CA154$63,294
San Diego, CA2$68,484
Playa Vista, CA1$86,000
California, CA1$79,952