Senior Research Scientist Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

7 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 Senior Research Scientist in Pittsburgh is $97,415 — 20% below the national median of $121,514.

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$97,415
Average
$58,448
Min Est.
$175,346
Max Est.
7
Filings

Top Employers for Senior Research Scientist in Pittsburgh

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
University of Pittsburgh $83,650 6
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Senior Research Scientist in Other Cities

New York, NY
$110,418
44 filings
Houston, TX
$90,222
11 filings
Boston, MA
$101,643
10 filings
Worcester, MA
$79,005
10 filings
Dallas, TX
$76,411
7 filings
Cambridge, MA
$195,594
6 filings
Mountain View, CA
$231,464
6 filings
Wilmington, DE
$121,186
5 filings

Other Roles in Pittsburgh

Software Engineer ($120,615) Software Developer ($107,831) Postdoctoral Associate ($64,846) Assistant Professor ($120,783) Architect ($88,578) Developer ($78,337) Research Scientist ($101,804) Resident - Internal Medicine ($70,378)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.