Post Doctoral Scholar
H-1B Salary Data · 72 certified filings
$64,188Avg. Salary
$55,000Minimum
$77,056Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Post Doctoral Scholar is $64,188 — 47% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 72 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Post Doctoral Scholar?
The average H-1B salary for Post Doctoral Scholar is $64,188 based on 72 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $55,000 to $77,056.
$64,188
Average
$55,000
Minimum
$77,056
Maximum
72
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Post Doctoral Scholar
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | $63,626 | 59 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA | $58,000 | 4 |
| Villanova University | $71,153 | 4 |
Section 2
Post Doctoral Scholar Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $63,766 | 56 |
Related Roles
Assistant Research Professor ($83,666)
Senior Staff Scientist ($95,652)
Postdoctoral Scholar Employee ($74,172)
Assistant Professional Researcher ($95,441)
Senior Research Investigator ($97,061)
Life Science Research Professional 2 ($83,041)
Research Economist ($125,474)
Research Data Scientist ($105,409)
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow ($66,044)
Research Associate Ii ($73,731)
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.