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Research Postdoctoral Fellow: H-1B salaries
48 labor condition applications used the job title Research Postdoctoral Fellow. Median offered base salary $60,916; middle half $56,985–$65,640.
Applications (LCAs)48
Median offered salary$60,916
Middle half of salaries$56,985–$65,640
10th–90th percentile$55,428–$68,892
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | 24 | $61,008 |
| Children's National Medical Center | 22 | $60,916 |
| Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | 1 | $56,368 |
| Dignity Health | 1 | $73,424 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $56,035 |
| Level II (qualified) | $63,732 |
| Level III (experienced) | $60,468 |
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 | 19 | $59,592 |
| FY2024 | 5 | $55,632 |
| FY2025 | 16 | $62,423 |
| FY2026 | 6 | $67,824 |
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).