Research Specialist II

H-1B Salary Data · 20 certified filings

$64,622Avg. Salary
$33,654Minimum
$100,004Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Research Specialist II is $64,622 — 47% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 20 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for Research Specialist II?

The average H-1B salary for Research Specialist II is $64,622 based on 20 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $33,654 to $100,004.

$64,622
Average
$33,654
Minimum
$100,004
Maximum
20
Filings

Top Companies Hiring Research Specialist II

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
The Trustees of Princeton University $54,876 7
Howard Hughes Medical Institute $95,278 5
The Curators of the University of Missouri $43,118 4
Section 2

Research Specialist II Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Princeton, NJ $60,516 8

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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: Other. Updated: Q1 FY2025.