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Research Specialist D: H-1B salaries
44 labor condition applications used the job title Research Specialist D. Median offered base salary $80,150; middle half $76,973–$83,963.
Applications (LCAs)44
Median offered salary$80,150
Middle half of salaries$76,973–$83,963
10th–90th percentile$72,050–$84,863
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | 44 | $80,150 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $80,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $81,720 |
| Level III (experienced) | $83,253 |
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 | 10 | $78,375 |
| FY2024 | 11 | $80,000 |
| FY2025 | 12 | $80,368 |
| FY2026 | 9 | $83,253 |
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).