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

Section 2

Research Specialist Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
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
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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: Science. Updated: Q1 FY2025.