Postdoctoral Researcher Salary in Philadelphia, PA

60 certified H-1B filings

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Postdoctoral Researcher in Philadelphia is $70,844 — 42% below the national median of $121,514.

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$70,844
Average
$42,506
Min Est.
$127,518
Max Est.
60
Filings

Top Employers for Postdoctoral Researcher in Philadelphia

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA $70,844 60
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Other Cities

Dallas, TX
$67,337
84 filings
Baton Rouge, LA
$56,765
20 filings
College Station, TX
$62,866
19 filings
Lawrence, KS
$61,300
8 filings
Prairie View, TX
$57,394
6 filings
Berkeley, CA
$88,640
5 filings
Syracuse, NY
$63,373
5 filings

Other Roles in Philadelphia

Senior Consultant ($102,598) Research Associate ($76,177) Manager ($138,557) Software Developer ($105,198) Consultant ($83,847) Assistant Professor ($161,403) Software Engineer ($109,600) Engineer 4, Software Development & Engineering ($134,015)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.