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Security Research: H-1B salaries
77 labor condition applications used the job title Security Research. Median offered base salary $175,565; middle half $155,930–$196,600.
Applications (LCAs)77
Median offered salary$175,565
Middle half of salaries$155,930–$196,600
10th–90th percentile$136,431–$206,500
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | 77 | $175,565 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $130,450 |
| Level II (qualified) | $153,944 |
| Level III (experienced) | $180,256 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $202,541 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 9 | $167,180 |
| FY2024 | 26 | $172,151 |
| FY2025 | 32 | $174,076 |
| FY2026 | 10 | $187,581 |
Cities
- Redmond, WA59
- Mountain View, CA3
- Bothell, WA2
- Cary, NC2
- Austin, TX2
- New York, NY2
- Glendale Heights, IL1
- Fremont, CA1
- Portland, OR1
- Atlanta, GA1
- White River Junction, VT1
- Spring, TX1
- Charlotte, NC1
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).