OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Postdoctoral Appointee
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsPostdoctoral Appointee insights
Total filings587All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$74,475437 eligible salary records
Employer names12Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$68,371–$85,700Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*46 filings$75,003 median · n=30
*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 · 437 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Postdoctoral Appointee361
$69,508 median · n=273 eligible
Postdoctoral Appointee (Mechanical Engineering)10
$91,000 median · n=8 eligible
Postdoctoral Appointee (Nanophotonics)10
$90,000 median · n=8 eligible
Postdoctoral Appointee - Combustion Research7
$91,000 median · n=3 eligible
Postdoctoral Appointee (Combustion Chemistry)6
$88,350 median · n=2 eligible
Postdoctoral Appointee (Engine Combustion Research)5
$85,700 median · n=4 eligible
Postdoctoral Appointee (Reacting Flow Research)4
$91,000 median · n=3 eligible
Jbei Postdoctoral Appointee (Biochemical Engineering)3
$76,757 median · n=3 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Lemont, IL304
$68,771 median · n=234 eligible
Livermore, CA110
$91,000 median · n=57 eligible
Albuquerque, NM81
$90,000 median · n=65 eligible
Lemont, ILLINOIS31
$71,308 median · n=31 eligible
Emeryville, CA22
$82,680 median · n=13 eligible
Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO10
$85,700 median · n=10 eligible
Livermore, CALIFORNIA5
$91,000 median · n=5 eligible
Emeryville, CALIFORNIA3
$73,832 median · n=3 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
74.6%Certified LCAs
Certified438 74.6%
Certified - Withdrawn94 16.0%
Withdrawn53 9.0%
Denied2 0.3%
Denominator: all 587 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Uchicago Argonne LLC334
$69,508 median · n=264 eligible
Ntess, LLC150
$91,000 median · n=111 eligible
Sandia Corporation50
$85,700 median · n=20 eligible
National Technology And Engineering Solutions Of Sandia, LLC41
$85,700 median · n=35 eligible
Sandia National Laboratories5
— median · n=0 eligible
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis3
$53,760 median · n=3 eligible
Argonne National Laboratory2
$78,750 median · n=2 eligible
Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC1
$114,600 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$74,475Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$62,648
25th percentile$68,371
Median (50th)$74,475
75th percentile$85,700
90th percentile$98,500
n=437 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
587 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ntess, LLC | Jbei Postdoctoral Appointee – Biomass Pretreatment | $103,164I-200-26167-022356 Reported wage: $103,164 / year Annualized: $103,164 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-11-12 Worker positions: 1 | Emeryville, CA | 06/16/2026 | 11/13/2026 |
| Ntess, LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee - Amo Materials Scientist | $98,500I-200-26167-022397 Reported wage: $98,500 / year Annualized: $98,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-24 Employment end: 2029-11-26 Worker positions: 1 | Albuquerque, NM | 06/16/2026 | 11/27/2026 |
| Uchicago Argonne, LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee | $72,879I-200-26166-014603 Reported wage: $72,879–$121,465 / year Annualized: $72,879 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-09-10 Worker positions: 1 | Lemont, IL | 06/15/2026 | 09/11/2026 |
| Uchicago Argonne, LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee | $72,879I-200-26166-014685 Reported wage: $72,879–$121,465 / year Annualized: $72,879 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-07-12 Worker positions: 1 | Lemont, IL | 06/15/2026 | 07/13/2026 |
| Uchicago Argonne, LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee | $72,879I-200-26166-015013 Reported wage: $72,879–$121,465 / year Annualized: $72,879 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2029-08-06 Worker positions: 1 | Lemont, IL | 06/15/2026 | 08/07/2026 |
| Uchicago Argonne, LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee | $77,126I-200-26160-996019 Reported wage: $77,126–$121,465 / year Annualized: $77,126 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-16 Employment end: 2029-06-21 Worker positions: 1 | Lemont, IL | 06/09/2026 | 06/22/2026 |
| Uchicago Argonne, LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee | $72,879I-200-26085-732774 Reported wage: $72,879–$121,465 / year Annualized: $72,879 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-01 Employment end: 2029-06-04 Worker positions: 1 | Lemont, IL | 03/26/2026 | 06/05/2026 |
| Ntess, LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee - Bacteriophages | $110,000I-200-26140-934529 Reported wage: $110,000 / year Annualized: $110,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-28 Employment end: 2029-07-30 Worker positions: 1 | Livermore, CA | 05/20/2026 | 07/31/2026 |
| Uchicago Argonne, LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee | $72,879I-200-26134-911850 Reported wage: $72,879–$121,465 / year Annualized: $72,879 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-21 Employment end: 2029-07-05 Worker positions: 1 | Lemont, IL | 05/14/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| Uchicago Argonne, LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee | $72,879I-200-26134-912017 Reported wage: $72,879–$121,465 / year Annualized: $72,879 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-21 Employment end: 2029-06-28 Worker positions: 1 | Lemont, IL | 05/14/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Ntess, LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee - Geochemistry | $110,000I-200-26132-899673 Reported wage: $110,000 / year Annualized: $110,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-19 Employment end: 2029-07-12 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 05/12/2026 | 07/13/2026 |
| Uchicago Argonne, LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee | $72,879I-200-26127-883116 Reported wage: $72,879–$121,465 / year Annualized: $72,879 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-14 Employment end: 2029-07-05 Worker positions: 1 | Lemont, IL | 05/07/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| Uchicago Argonne, LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee | $72,879I-200-26125-870109 Reported wage: $72,879–$121,465 / year Annualized: $72,879 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-12 Employment end: 2029-07-02 Worker positions: 1 | Lemont, IL | 05/05/2026 | 07/03/2026 |
| Ntess, LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee - Quantum Photonics | $99,258I-200-26119-847085 Reported wage: $99,258 / year Annualized: $99,258 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-06 Employment end: 2029-05-17 Worker positions: 1 | Albuquerque, NM | 04/29/2026 | 05/18/2026 |
| Uchicago Argonne, LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee | $72,879I-200-26110-813086 Reported wage: $72,879–$121,465 / year Annualized: $72,879 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-27 Employment end: 2029-06-04 Worker positions: 1 | Lemont, IL | 04/20/2026 | 06/05/2026 |
| Uchicago Argonne, LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee | $70,758I-200-25161-076675 Reported wage: $70,758–$117,925 / year Annualized: $70,758 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-21 Employment end: 2028-07-13 Worker positions: 1 | Lemont, IL | 06/10/2025 | 07/14/2025 |
| Uchicago Argonne, LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee | $72,879I-200-26097-765238 Reported wage: $72,879–$121,465 / year Annualized: $72,879 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-14 Employment end: 2029-06-11 Worker positions: 1 | Lemont, IL | 04/07/2026 | 06/12/2026 |
| Uchicago Argonne, LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee | $72,879I-200-26078-715942 Reported wage: $72,879–$121,465 / year Annualized: $72,879 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-26 Employment end: 2029-04-26 Worker positions: 1 | Lemont, IL | 03/19/2026 | 04/27/2026 |
| Ntess LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee - Theoretical Photonics | $98,500I-200-25153-039918 Reported wage: $98,500 / year Annualized: $98,500 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-24 Employment end: 2028-11-27 Worker positions: 1 | Albuquerque, NM | 06/02/2025 | 11/28/2025 |
| Uchicago Argonne LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee | $65,742I-200-23030-736113 Reported wage: $65,742–$109,555 / year Annualized: $65,742 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-19 Employment end: 2026-04-27 Worker positions: 1 | Lemont, IL | 01/30/2023 | 04/28/2023 |
| Uchicago Argonne, LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee | $70,758I-200-25307-362746 Reported wage: $70,758–$117,925 / year Annualized: $70,758 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-19 Employment end: 2027-01-16 Worker positions: 1 | Lemont, IL | 11/03/2025 | 01/17/2026 |
| Ntess, LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee (Chemical Engineering) | $99,000I-200-23103-932272 Reported wage: $99,000 / year Annualized: $99,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-12 Employment end: 2026-09-04 Worker positions: 1 | Livermore, CA | 04/13/2023 | 09/05/2023 |
| Uchicago Argonne, LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee | $72,879I-200-26064-682352 Reported wage: $72,879–$121,465 / year Annualized: $72,879 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-12 Employment end: 2027-05-21 Worker positions: 1 | Lemont, IL | 03/05/2026 | 05/22/2026 |
| Uchicago Argonne LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee | $65,742I-200-23311-485014 Reported wage: $65,742–$109,555 / year Annualized: $65,742 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-26 Employment end: 2026-12-03 Worker positions: 1 | Lemont, IL | 11/07/2023 | 12/04/2023 |
| Uchicago Argonne LLC | Postdoctoral Appointee | $70,758I-200-24348-542702 Reported wage: $70,758–$117,925 / year Annualized: $70,758 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-26 Employment end: 2028-01-26 Worker positions: 1 | Lemont, IL | 12/13/2024 | 01/27/2025 |
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