Postdoctoral Research Scientist

H-1B Salary Data · 83 certified filings

$83,593Avg. Salary
$52,000Minimum
$903,600Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Postdoctoral Research Scientist is $83,593 — 31% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 83 certified filings across all employers.

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What is the average H-1B salary for Postdoctoral Research Scientist?

The average H-1B salary for Postdoctoral Research Scientist is $83,593 based on 83 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $52,000 to $903,600.

$83,593
Average
$52,000
Minimum
$903,600
Maximum
83
Filings

Top Companies Hiring Postdoctoral Research Scientist

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Columbia University $86,198 71
The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. $77,496 3
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Postdoctoral Research Scientist Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
New York, NY $86,027 73

Related Roles

Associate Specialist ($81,537) Research Technician ($63,545) Research Instructor ($78,058) Postdoctoral Research Associate ($68,685) Instructor ($86,172) Project Scientist ($90,751) Chemist ($78,307) Research Fellow ($78,421) Economist Iii ($176,486) Life Science Research Professional 2 ($83,041)
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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.