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Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate: H-1B salaries
105 labor condition applications used the job title Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate. Median offered base salary $66,898; middle half $58,505–$70,777.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Southern California | 105 | $66,898 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $65,605 |
| Level II (qualified) | $73,890 |
| Level III (experienced) | $83,220 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $85,134 |
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 | 24 | $58,770 |
| FY2024 | 33 | $67,800 |
| FY2025 | 26 | $69,925 |
| FY2026 | 19 | $67,800 |
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).