Research Specialist D
H-1B Salary Data · 11 certified filings
$79,838Avg. Salary
$62,014Minimum
$89,106Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Research Specialist D is $79,838 — 34% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 11 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Research Specialist D?
The average H-1B salary for Research Specialist D is $79,838 based on 11 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $62,014 to $89,106.
$79,838
Average
$62,014
Minimum
$89,106
Maximum
11
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Research Specialist D
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | $79,837 | 11 |
Section 2
Research Specialist D Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | $79,496 | 10 |
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Post-Doctoral Associate ($67,291)
Research Associate 3 ($67,822)
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Post Doctoral Scholar ($64,187)
Postdoctoral Researcher ($70,587)
Associate Research Scholar ($80,721)
Senior Research Specialist ($97,754)
Research Lab Specialist Intermediate ($60,884)
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.