Postdoctoral Scholar Salary in Los Angeles, CA

52 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 Scholar in Los Angeles is $75,922 — 38% below the national median of $121,514.

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$75,922
Average
$45,553
Min Est.
$136,660
Max Est.
52
Filings

Top Employers for Postdoctoral Scholar in Los Angeles

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
University of California, Los Angeles $75,922 52
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Postdoctoral Scholar in Other Cities

Chicago, IL
$78,681
125 filings
San Francisco, CA
$76,998
118 filings
Evanston, IL
$65,418
43 filings
Seattle, WA
$76,745
43 filings
Davis, CA
$75,581
34 filings
Santa Barbara, CA
$75,197
33 filings
University Park, PA
$64,195
29 filings
Portland, OR
$71,537
27 filings

Other Roles in Los Angeles

Software Engineer ($152,317) Assistant Professor ($131,446) Associate ($170,439) Assistant Project Scientist ($80,950) Senior Associate ($135,874) Data Scientist ($107,012) Research Associate ($65,431) Designer ($85,095)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.