Research Specialist Salary in Atlanta, GA

6 certified H-1B filings

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Research Specialist in Atlanta is $43,037 — 65% below the national median of $121,514.

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$43,037
Average
$25,822
Min Est.
$77,466
Max Est.
6
Filings

Top Employers for Research Specialist in Atlanta

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Emory University $43,037 6
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Research Specialist in Other Cities

Chicago, IL
$61,894
22 filings
New York, NY
$80,338
11 filings
Boston, MA
$77,655
9 filings
Madison, WI
$50,822
6 filings

Other Roles in Atlanta

Software Developer ($106,124) Software Engineer ($111,012) Software Engineering ($141,770) Architect ($85,897) Senior Software Engineer ($135,461) Assistant Professor ($207,514) Postdoctoral Fellow ($65,356) Manager ($165,836)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.