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Associate - Research: H-1B salaries
45 labor condition applications used the job title Associate - Research. Median offered base salary $150,000; middle half $130,000–$175,000.
Applications (LCAs)45
Median offered salary$150,000
Middle half of salaries$130,000–$175,000
10th–90th percentile$104,067–$175,000
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bofa Securities, Inc. | 30 | $175,000 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors LP | 5 | $112,000 |
| TD Securities (USA) LLC | 4 | $147,500 |
| Bridge Investment Group LLC | 2 | $94,206 |
| Msci, Inc. | 2 | $80,700 |
| Cantor Fitzgerald Securities | 1 | $160,000 |
| National Center on Education and the Economy | 1 | $75,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $155,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $150,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $90,806 |
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 | 3 | $150,000 |
| FY2024 | 14 | $150,000 |
| FY2025 | 14 | $150,000 |
| FY2026 | 14 | $155,000 |
Cities
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).