Senior Research Investigator
H-1B Salary Data · 22 certified filings
$97,061Avg. Salary
$80,000Minimum
$124,964Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior Research Investigator is $97,061 — 20% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 22 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Senior Research Investigator?
The average H-1B salary for Senior Research Investigator is $97,061 based on 22 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $80,000 to $124,964.
$97,061
Average
$80,000
Minimum
$124,964
Maximum
22
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Senior Research Investigator
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | $98,702 | 19 |
Section 2
Senior Research Investigator Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | $99,463 | 18 |
Related Roles
Research Associate Ii ($73,731)
Senior Research Scientist ($133,795)
Research Staff 3 ($129,151)
Postdoctoral Research Affiliate ($78,598)
Investigator ($91,402)
Assistant Professor Of Practice ($97,822)
Research Associate I ($70,375)
Research Scholar ($76,976)
Project Scientist ($90,751)
Materials Scientist ($109,719)
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.