OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Post Doctoral
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsPost Doctoral insights
Total filings4,662All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$53,4983,237 eligible salary records
Employer names505Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$48,000–$61,000Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*237 filings$65,000 median · n=160
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$50k–$75kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 3,237 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Post Doctoral Fellow1,105
$51,764 median · n=688 eligible
Post Doctoral Research Associate875
$52,590 median · n=589 eligible
Post Doctoral Associate794
$53,000 median · n=563 eligible
Post Doctoral Scholar446
$56,915 median · n=338 eligible
Post Doctoral Researcher392
$49,000 median · n=263 eligible
Post Doctoral Research Fellow169
$55,266 median · n=134 eligible
Post Doctoral Scientist152
$55,000 median · n=141 eligible
Post Doctoral Research Assistant77
$53,997 median · n=42 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Columbus, OH488
$54,600 median · n=377 eligible
West Lafayette, IN212
$52,500 median · n=127 eligible
Miami, FL187
$54,330 median · n=147 eligible
Atlanta, GA172
$48,216 median · n=74 eligible
Gainesville, FL139
$48,925 median · n=85 eligible
Worcester, MA113
$54,475 median · n=74 eligible
Pittsburgh, PA108
$60,450 median · n=76 eligible
Lincoln, NE101
$48,622 median · n=74 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
72.7%Certified LCAs
Certified3,389 72.7%
Certified - Withdrawn1,099 23.6%
Withdrawn150 3.2%
Denied24 0.5%
Denominator: all 4,662 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
The Ohio State University450
$52,973 median · n=329 eligible
Purdue University239
$52,417 median · n=146 eligible
University Of Miami182
$54,330 median · n=153 eligible
University Of Florida175
$48,925 median · n=111 eligible
Emory University168
$48,131 median · n=69 eligible
The Research Institute At Nationwide Children'S Hospital105
$52,140 median · n=102 eligible
University Of Alaska104
$53,019 median · n=1 eligible
Case Western Reserve University102
$48,426 median · n=85 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$53,498Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$44,978
25th percentile$48,000
Median (50th)$53,498
75th percentile$61,000
90th percentile$68,869
n=3,237 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology
Salary filing history
4,662 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | Post Doctoral Research Associate | $60,000I-200-26174-041924 Reported wage: $60,000 / year Annualized: $60,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-30 Employment end: 2029-08-15 Worker positions: 1 | West Lafayette, IN | 06/23/2026 | 08/16/2026 |
| University Of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | Post Doctoral Associate | $62,232I-200-26173-039713 Reported wage: $62,232 / year Annualized: $62,232 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-07-18 Worker positions: 1 | Worcester, MA | 06/22/2026 | 07/19/2026 |
| University Of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | Post Doctoral Associate | $75,564I-200-26174-040490 Reported wage: $75,564 / year Annualized: $75,564 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-10-29 Worker positions: 1 | Worcester, MA | 06/22/2026 | 11/01/2026 |
| The University Of Toledo | Post Doctoral Associate | $66,497I-200-26169-029634 Reported wage: $66,497 / year Annualized: $66,497 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Toledo, OH | 06/18/2026 | 09/01/2026 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Post Doctoral Fellow | $5,416I-200-26169-030509 Reported wage: $5,416 / month Annualized: $64,992 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-07-31 Worker positions: 1 | Worcester, MA | 06/18/2026 | 08/01/2026 |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | Hsc Post Doctoral Research Associate | $55,224I-200-26169-032213 Reported wage: $55,224 / year Annualized: $55,224 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Lubbock, TX | 06/18/2026 | 09/01/2026 |
| University Of South Florida | Post Doctoral Fellow - Research | $57,899.92I-200-26168-024059 Reported wage: $57,899.92 / year Annualized: $57,900 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-11-30 Worker positions: 1 | Tampa, FL | 06/17/2026 | 12/01/2026 |
| University Of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | Post Doctoral Associate | $70,344I-200-26168-026042 Reported wage: $70,344 / year Annualized: $70,344 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-25 Employment end: 2029-07-19 Worker positions: 1 | Worcester, MA | 06/17/2026 | 07/20/2026 |
| The University Of Toledo | Post Doctoral Associate | $61,008I-200-26167-018868 Reported wage: $61,008 / year Annualized: $61,008 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-08-02 Worker positions: 1 | Toledo, OH | 06/16/2026 | 08/03/2026 |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Post Doctoral Iu Fellow | $80,000.16I-200-26166-016950 Reported wage: $80,000.16 / year Annualized: $80,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Ridgefield, CT | 06/15/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Wayne State University | Post Doctoral Researcher | $61,285I-200-26163-009988 Reported wage: $61,285 / year Annualized: $61,285 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-22 Employment end: 2027-08-30 Worker positions: 1 | Detroit, MI | 06/12/2026 | 08/31/2026 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Post Doctoral Fellow | $2,115I-200-26169-030295 Reported wage: $2,115 / bi-weekly Annualized: $54,990 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-22 Employment end: 2029-07-31 Worker positions: 1 | Worcester, MA | 06/18/2026 | 08/01/2026 |
| Biomed X USA LLC | Post Doctoral Researcher | $70,000I-200-26162-006293 Reported wage: $70,000–$80,000 / year Annualized: $70,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-18 Employment end: 2029-01-30 Worker positions: 1 | Ridgefield, CT | 06/11/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| University Of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | Post Doctoral Associate | $62,232I-200-26162-006471 Reported wage: $62,232 / year Annualized: $62,232 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-18 Employment end: 2028-05-15 Worker positions: 1 | Worcester, MA | 06/11/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| University Of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | Post Doctoral Associate | $67,823I-200-26162-006579 Reported wage: $67,823 / year Annualized: $67,823 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-18 Employment end: 2029-08-02 Worker positions: 1 | Worcester, MA | 06/11/2026 | 08/03/2026 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Post Doctoral Fellow | $60,000I-200-26162-006656 Reported wage: $60,000 / year Annualized: $60,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-18 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Worcester, MA | 06/11/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| University Of Massachusetts Amherst | Post Doctoral Research Associate (Dept Of Chem & Mol Eng) | $66,287I-200-26162-006773 Reported wage: $66,287 / year Annualized: $66,287 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-18 Employment end: 2027-07-31 Worker positions: 1 | Amherst, MA | 06/11/2026 | 08/01/2026 |
| University Of Georgia | Post Doctoral Research Associate | $57,000I-200-24254-326096 Reported wage: $57,000 / year Annualized: $57,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-17 Employment end: 2026-10-31 Worker positions: 1 | Athens, GA | 09/10/2024 | 11/02/2024 |
| The Research Institute At Nationwide Children'S Hospital | Post Doctoral Scientist | $70,000I-200-26161-001624 Reported wage: $70,000–$80,000 / year Annualized: $70,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-17 Employment end: 2029-08-22 Worker positions: 1 | Columbus, OH | 06/10/2026 | 08/23/2026 |
| University Of Miami | Post Doctoral Associate | $65,738.4I-200-26159-990767 Reported wage: $65,738.4–$65,739.4 / year Annualized: $65,738 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-15 Employment end: 2029-07-31 Worker positions: 1 | Miami, FL | 06/08/2026 | 08/01/2026 |
| University Of Florida | Post Doctoral Associate | $70,000I-200-26159-992915 Reported wage: $70,000–$70,001 / year Annualized: $70,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-15 Employment end: 2029-07-09 Worker positions: 1 | Gainesville, FL | 06/08/2026 | 07/10/2026 |
| University Of Arkansas | Post Doctoral Researcher (Materials Engineer) | $78,478I-200-26159-993002 Reported wage: $78,478 / year Annualized: $78,478 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-15 Employment end: 2029-07-31 Worker positions: 1 | Fayetteville, AR | 06/08/2026 | 08/01/2026 |
| The University Of Iowa | Post Doctoral Research Scholar | $64,380I-200-26155-980785 Reported wage: $64,380 / year Annualized: $64,380 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-11 Employment end: 2028-11-24 Worker positions: 1 | Iowa City, IA | 06/04/2026 | 11/25/2026 |
| The Ohio State University | Post Doctoral Scholar | $61,008I-200-26152-966576 Reported wage: $61,008 / year Annualized: $61,008 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-08 Employment end: 2029-07-05 Worker positions: 1 | Columbus, OH | 06/01/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| Amgen Inc. | Post Doctoral Fellow | $95,556.73I-200-26149-964060 Reported wage: $95,556.73 / year Annualized: $95,557 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Thousand Oaks, CA | 05/29/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
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