Investigator
H-1B Salary Data · 93 certified filings
$91,403Avg. Salary
$63,211Minimum
$208,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Investigator is $91,403 — 25% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 93 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Investigator?
The average H-1B salary for Investigator is $91,403 based on 93 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $63,211 to $208,000.
$91,403
Average
$63,211
Minimum
$208,000
Maximum
93
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Investigator
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| General Hospital Corporation | $88,255 | 53 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | $95,729 | 28 |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Associates | $78,188 | 3 |
| McLean Hospital | $82,765 | 3 |
Section 2
Investigator Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $91,943 | 55 |
| Charlestown, MA | $89,413 | 25 |
| Somerville, MA | $80,303 | 5 |
Related Roles
Senior Research Analyst ($145,764)
Post Doctoral Scientist ($66,533)
Scientist Iii ($98,737)
Project Scientist ($90,751)
Assistant Research Scientist ($79,330)
Economist ($143,200)
Associate Scientist ($90,038)
Postdoctoral Research Affiliate ($78,598)
Post Doctoral Fellow ($66,126)
Postdoctoral Research Associate ($68,685)
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: Science. Updated: Q1 FY2025.