Research Scholar
H-1B Salary Data · 63 certified filings
$76,976Avg. Salary
$54,829Minimum
$137,500Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Research Scholar is $76,976 — 37% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 63 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Research Scholar?
The average H-1B salary for Research Scholar is $76,976 based on 63 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $54,829 to $137,500.
$76,976
Average
$54,829
Minimum
$137,500
Maximum
63
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Research Scholar
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $73,476 | 21 |
| North Carolina State University | $79,179 | 15 |
| Duke University | $70,125 | 10 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | $113,902 | 4 |
| New York University | $72,522 | 3 |
Section 2
Research Scholar Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $76,951 | 14 |
| New York, NY | $73,618 | 24 |
| Durham, NC | $70,125 | 10 |
Related Roles
Assistant Specialist ($75,969)
Economist Iii ($176,486)
Laboratory Research Technician ($44,427)
Investigator, Instructor ($84,730)
Senior Research Investigator ($97,061)
Postdoctoral Research Affiliate ($78,598)
Life Science Research Professional 2 ($83,041)
Postdoctoral Research Associate ($68,685)
Postdoctoral Scientist ($76,261)
Research Specialist D ($79,837)
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.