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Postdoctoral Appointee: H-1B salaries
136 labor condition applications used the job title Postdoctoral Appointee. Median offered base salary $68,371; middle half $65,742–$70,758.
Applications (LCAs)136
Median offered salary$68,371
Middle half of salaries$65,742–$70,758
10th–90th percentile$65,458–$72,879
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| UChicago Argonne LLC | 135 | $68,371 |
| Ntess, LLC | 1 | $91,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $68,371 |
| Level III (experienced) | $71,091 |
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 | 22 | $65,742 |
| FY2024 | 36 | $68,371 |
| FY2025 | 46 | $70,758 |
| FY2026 | 28 | $72,879 |
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).