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Applied Researcher 1: H-1B salaries
47 labor condition applications used the job title Applied Researcher 1. Median offered base salary $172,500; middle half $161,420–$177,293.
Applications (LCAs)47
Median offered salary$172,500
Middle half of salaries$161,420–$177,293
10th–90th percentile$139,397–$179,675
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| eBay Inc. | 46 | $172,000 |
| Capital One Services, LLC | 1 | $198,600 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $169,950 |
| Level II (qualified) | $173,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $168,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $147,000 |
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 | 13 | $165,000 |
| FY2024 | 12 | $171,958 |
| FY2025 | 9 | $173,000 |
| FY2026 | 10 | $178,608 |
Cities
- San Jose, CA27
- Austin, TX6
- New York, NY5
- San Francisco, CA3
- Bellevue, WA3
- Urbana, IL1
- Frisco, TX1
- Leander, TX1
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).