Research Specialist
H-1B Salary Data · 125 certified filings
$74,551Avg. Salary
$38,086Minimum
$518,916Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Research Specialist is $74,551 — 39% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 125 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Research Specialist?
The average H-1B salary for Research Specialist is $74,551 based on 125 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $38,086 to $518,916.
$74,551
Average
$38,086
Minimum
$518,916
Maximum
125
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Research Specialist
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute | $89,448 | 35 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $66,759 | 15 |
| Emory University | $43,036 | 6 |
| University of Wisconsin System | $50,822 | 6 |
| Northwestern University | $57,066 | 5 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | $70,212 | 4 |
| The University of Iowa | $70,731 | 4 |
| NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | $60,666 | 3 |
| University of Pittsburgh | $44,792 | 3 |
| Weill Cornell Medical College | $64,244 | 3 |
| Arizona State University | $57,909 | 3 |
Section 2
Research Specialist Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $80,338 | 11 |
| Boston, MA | $77,655 | 9 |
| Chicago, IL | $61,894 | 22 |
| Madison, WI | $50,822 | 6 |
| Atlanta, GA | $43,036 | 6 |
Related Roles
Research Staff 3 ($129,151)
Scientist I ($87,932)
Research Data Scientist ($105,409)
Postdoctoral Scholar ($72,550)
Scientist Iii ($98,737)
Research Technician Ii ($51,896)
Postdoctoral Research Affiliate ($78,598)
Research Specialist D ($79,837)
Postdoctoral Fellow ($68,611)
Research Technician ($63,545)
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.