Post Doctoral Scientist

H-1B Salary Data · 16 certified filings

$66,534Avg. Salary
$60,000Minimum
$80,000Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Post Doctoral Scientist is $66,534 — 45% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 16 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for Post Doctoral Scientist?

The average H-1B salary for Post Doctoral Scientist is $66,534 based on 16 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $60,000 to $80,000.

$66,534
Average
$60,000
Minimum
$80,000
Maximum
16
Filings

Top Companies Hiring Post Doctoral Scientist

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital $65,846 13
Section 2

Post Doctoral Scientist Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Columbus, OH $65,428 14

Related Roles

Postdoctoral Scientist ($76,261) Research Technologist ($63,601) Research Associate 3 ($67,822) Postdoctoral Fellow ($68,611) Research Technician Ii ($51,896) Investigator ($91,402) Economist ($143,200) Economist Iii ($176,486) Economist Ii ($158,077) Physicist ($162,961)
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.