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Senior Research Investigator: H-1B salaries
72 labor condition applications used the job title Senior Research Investigator. Median offered base salary $94,753; middle half $85,000–$98,306.
Applications (LCAs)72
Median offered salary$94,753
Middle half of salaries$85,000–$98,306
10th–90th percentile$74,468–$102,587
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | 63 | $94,753 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | 4 | $87,892 |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | 1 | $150,835 |
| Oklahoma State University | 1 | $67,933 |
| National Center for Addiction Studies and Treatment Foundation | 1 | $90,000 |
| Ncwr, LLC. | 1 | $90,000 |
| Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $80,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $87,376 |
| Level II (qualified) | $94,753 |
| Level III (experienced) | $94,753 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $94,753 |
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 | 12 | $89,876 |
| FY2024 | 18 | $94,753 |
| FY2025 | 25 | $94,753 |
| FY2026 | 14 | $94,753 |
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).