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Research Staff 3: H-1B salaries
41 labor condition applications used the job title Research Staff 3. Median offered base salary $128,000; middle half $122,981–$133,994.
Applications (LCAs)41
Median offered salary$128,000
Middle half of salaries$122,981–$133,994
10th–90th percentile$119,593–$140,000
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven National Laboratory | 41 | $128,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $134,620 |
| Level III (experienced) | $126,000 |
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 | 6 | $124,350 |
| FY2024 | 2 | $134,410 |
| FY2025 | 10 | $125,000 |
| FY2026 | 7 | $131,500 |
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).