Postdoc
H-1B Salary Data · 27 certified filings
$85,735Avg. Salary
$60,466Minimum
$109,104Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Postdoc is $85,735 — 29% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 27 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Postdoc?
The average H-1B salary for Postdoc is $85,735 based on 27 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $60,466 to $109,104.
$85,735
Average
$60,466
Minimum
$109,104
Maximum
27
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Postdoc
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | $86,707 | 26 |
Section 2
Postdoc Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley, CA | $86,038 | 25 |
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IAC Researcher ($275,357)
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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.