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H-1B LCA Data

Research Specialist H-1B Visa Sponsors & Salaries

109 employers filed 716 certified H-1B LCAs for Research Specialist roles between FY2021 and FY2026. Median sponsored salary $63,960.

Active FY2021–FY2026109 employers716 certified LCAs
Median salary
$63,960
typically $50,856–$78,000
Certified LCAs
716
FY2021–FY2026
Sponsors
109
employers filing this role
Salary range
$27,747+
up to $150,888

Top H-1B sponsors for Research Specialist

EmployerCertified LCAs
Howard Hughes Medical Institute220
University of Wisconsin System45
Weill Cornell Medical College26
Brigham and Women's Hospital26
University of Illinois at Chicago25
Emory University25
University of Illinois Chicago22
The University of Iowa22
Northwestern University21
North Dakota State University18

Top worksite cities for Research Specialist

CityFilings
Chicago, IL74
New York, NY74
Madison, WI72
Boston, MA57
Ashburn, VA39
Atlanta, GA35
Worcester, MA26
Fargo, ND23
Iowa City, IA21
Pittsburgh, PA21

LCA filings by fiscal year

Fiscal yearCertifiedDeniedTotal
FY20211480156
FY20221150130
FY20231530193
FY20241140143
FY20251070138
FY202679099

Frequently asked questions

The median certified H-1B salary for Research Specialist roles is $63,960, typically $50,856 to $78,000.

Top sponsors by certified LCAs include Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Wisconsin System, Weill Cornell Medical College, Brigham and Women's Hospital, University of Illinois at Chicago.
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