Senior Research Specialist
H-1B Salary Data · 96 certified filings
$97,755Avg. Salary
$47,500Minimum
$159,900Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior Research Specialist is $97,755 — 20% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 96 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Senior Research Specialist?
The average H-1B salary for Senior Research Specialist is $97,755 based on 96 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $47,500 to $159,900.
$97,755
Average
$47,500
Minimum
$159,900
Maximum
96
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Senior Research Specialist
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY | $108,331 | 62 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | $68,138 | 8 |
| University of Pittsburgh | $51,943 | 6 |
| Rohm and Haas Chemicals, LLC | $108,875 | 5 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $66,042 | 4 |
| DOW SILICONES CORPORATION | $117,207 | 3 |
Section 2
Senior Research Specialist Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Collegeville, PA | $112,223 | 8 |
| Midland, MI | $111,372 | 25 |
| Freeport, TX | $104,629 | 23 |
| Lake Jackson, TX | $103,882 | 9 |
| Princeton, NJ | $65,729 | 7 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $51,354 | 5 |
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Postdoctoral Fellow ($68,611)
Postdoctoral Researcher ($70,587)
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow ($66,044)
Postdoctoral Research Affiliate ($78,598)
Bioinformatics Scientist ($105,822)
Life Science Research Professional 1 ($69,482)
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.