Research Specialist, Senior
H-1B Salary Data · 11 certified filings
$60,598Avg. Salary
$55,000Minimum
$67,275Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Research Specialist, Senior is $60,598 — 50% 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, Senior?
The average H-1B salary for Research Specialist, Senior is $60,598 based on 11 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $55,000 to $67,275.
$60,598
Average
$55,000
Minimum
$67,275
Maximum
11
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Research Specialist, Senior
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | $60,598 | 11 |
Section 2
Research Specialist, Senior Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $60,598 | 11 |
Related Roles
Research Technician Ii ($51,896)
Research Instructor ($78,058)
Postdoctoral Researcher ($70,587)
Researcher ($130,292)
Research Assistant ($56,026)
Assistant Project Scientist ($84,816)
Postdoctoral Research Associate ($68,685)
Scientist Iii ($98,737)
Lead Researcher ($85,855)
Basic Life Research Scientist ($83,883)
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.