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
Physical Science Research Scientist ($90,985)
Associate Specialist ($81,537)
Project Scientist ($90,751)
Postdoctoral Research Staff ($127,404)
Research Assistant Professor ($91,053)
Research Technician Ii ($51,896)
Lead Researcher ($85,855)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow ($68,076)
Postdoctoral Research Associate ($68,685)
Senior Research Investigator ($97,061)
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.