Fellow
H-1B Salary Data · 85 certified filings
$87,306Avg. Salary
$61,772Minimum
$225,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Fellow is $87,306 — 28% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 85 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Fellow?
The average H-1B salary for Fellow is $87,306 based on 85 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $61,772 to $225,000.
$87,306
Average
$61,772
Minimum
$225,000
Maximum
85
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Fellow
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | $87,236 | 14 |
| Duke University Health System | $82,838 | 10 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | $83,011 | 9 |
| University of Colorado Denver | $69,202 | 6 |
| TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | $90,025 | 6 |
| University of Washington | $93,325 | 6 |
| The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | $85,635 | 4 |
| The University of Virginia | $77,662 | 4 |
Section 2
Fellow Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $93,325 | 6 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $88,072 | 20 |
| Houston, TX | $83,843 | 12 |
| Durham, NC | $82,838 | 10 |
| Aurora, CO | $69,202 | 6 |
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Assistant Professor of History ($78,843)
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Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Research & Academia. Updated: Q1 FY2025.