Postdoctoral Scholar Employee
H-1B Salary Data · 106 certified filings
$74,173Avg. Salary
$56,400Minimum
$100,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Postdoctoral Scholar Employee is $74,173 — 39% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 106 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Postdoctoral Scholar Employee?
The average H-1B salary for Postdoctoral Scholar Employee is $74,173 based on 106 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $56,400 to $100,000.
$74,173
Average
$56,400
Minimum
$100,000
Maximum
106
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Postdoctoral Scholar Employee
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of California, Berkeley | $77,256 | 86 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | $60,913 | 20 |
Section 2
Postdoctoral Scholar Employee Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley, CA | $77,325 | 84 |
| Birmingham, AL | $60,913 | 20 |
Related Roles
Associate Research Scholar ($80,721)
Research Investigator ($76,610)
Chemist ($78,307)
Materials Scientist ($109,719)
Senior Research Scientist ($133,795)
Project Scientist ($90,751)
Physical Science Research Scientist ($90,985)
Research Technologist ($63,601)
Instructor ($86,172)
Research Technician Ii ($51,896)
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.