Researcher I
H-1B Salary Data · 10 certified filings
$80,890Avg. Salary
$56,368Minimum
$124,300Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Researcher I is $80,890 — 33% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 10 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Researcher I?
The average H-1B salary for Researcher I is $80,890 based on 10 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $56,368 to $124,300.
$80,890
Average
$56,368
Minimum
$124,300
Maximum
10
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Researcher I
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin System | $67,800 | 7 |
Section 2
Researcher I Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $67,200 | 6 |
Related Roles
Sr Scientist ($120,372)
Assistant Professor of Research ($80,138)
Associate Principal Scientist, Statistical Programming ($141,571)
Decision Scientist ($120,598)
Researcher/Scientist III ($66,301)
Assistant Professor of History ($78,843)
Senior Scientist II ($124,469)
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS ($74,364)
Senior Associate Scientist ($89,859)
R&D Scientist ($107,407)
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: Research & Academia. Updated: Q1 FY2025.