OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Research Sciences
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsResearch Sciences insights
Total filings183All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$187,400183 eligible salary records
Employer names4Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$170,700–$200,065Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*36 filings$194,418 median · n=36
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$175k–$200kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 183 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Research Sciences179
$187,430 median · n=179 eligible
Asst Professor-Information, Library And Research Sciences1
$75,000 median · n=1 eligible
Post Doc Researcher (Research Sciences)1
$174,000 median · n=1 eligible
R&D Research Sciences (Advanced Technology)1
$116,300 median · n=1 eligible
Scientist, Research Sciences Generic1
$74,090 median · n=1 eligible
Top 5 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Redmond, WA126
$187,533 median · n=126 eligible
Bellevue, WA15
$169,000 median · n=15 eligible
New York, NY15
$206,500 median · n=15 eligible
Mountain View, CA8
$207,361 median · n=8 eligible
Los Altos, CA3
$171,000 median · n=3 eligible
Cambridge, MA2
$146,900 median · n=2 eligible
Berkeley, CA1
$209,955 median · n=1 eligible
Champaign, IL1
$200,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
100.0%Certified LCAs
Certified183 100.0%
Denominator: all 183 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Microsoft Corporation180
$187,415 median · n=180 eligible
Alcon Research, LLC1
$74,090 median · n=1 eligible
Elc Management LLC1
$116,300 median · n=1 eligible
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro1
$75,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 4 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$187,400Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$159,445
25th percentile$170,700
Median (50th)$187,400
75th percentile$200,065
90th percentile$212,842
n=183 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
183 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $176,400I-200-26162-004237 Reported wage: $176,400 / year Annualized: $176,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-18 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Playa Vista, CA | 06/11/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $178,400I-200-26159-990218 Reported wage: $178,400 / year Annualized: $178,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-15 Employment end: 2029-11-19 Worker positions: 1 | Mountain View, CA | 06/08/2026 | 11/20/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Post Doc Researcher (Research Sciences) | $174,000I-200-26119-847547 Reported wage: $174,000 / year Annualized: $174,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-06 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 04/29/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $210,000I-200-26112-819990 Reported wage: $210,000 / year Annualized: $210,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Mountain View, CA | 04/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $200,000I-200-26112-820063 Reported wage: $200,000 / year Annualized: $200,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 04/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $220,425I-200-26112-820084 Reported wage: $220,425 / year Annualized: $220,425 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Mountain View, CA | 04/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $187,000I-200-26106-800296 Reported wage: $187,000 / year Annualized: $187,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-23 Employment end: 2029-04-22 Worker positions: 1 | Reston, VA | 04/16/2026 | 04/23/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $187,900I-200-26104-789446 Reported wage: $187,900 / year Annualized: $187,900 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-21 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 04/14/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $188,278I-200-26104-789477 Reported wage: $188,278 / year Annualized: $188,278 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-21 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 04/14/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $187,400I-200-26104-789520 Reported wage: $187,400 / year Annualized: $187,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-21 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 04/14/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $165,200I-200-26104-789592 Reported wage: $165,200 / year Annualized: $165,200 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-21 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 04/14/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $194,000I-200-26104-789716 Reported wage: $194,000 / year Annualized: $194,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-21 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 04/14/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $187,900I-200-26104-789816 Reported wage: $187,900 / year Annualized: $187,900 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-21 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 04/14/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $201,138I-200-26103-784500 Reported wage: $201,138 / year Annualized: $201,138 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-20 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 04/13/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $191,100I-200-26103-784511 Reported wage: $191,100 / year Annualized: $191,100 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-20 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 04/13/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $233,486I-200-26100-778011 Reported wage: $233,486 / year Annualized: $233,486 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-17 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 04/10/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $187,400I-200-26099-773149 Reported wage: $187,400 / year Annualized: $187,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-16 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 04/09/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $171,000I-200-26099-773209 Reported wage: $171,000 / year Annualized: $171,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-16 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 04/09/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $220,500I-200-26098-768455 Reported wage: $220,500 / year Annualized: $220,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-15 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 04/08/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $187,000I-200-26098-768537 Reported wage: $187,000 / year Annualized: $187,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-15 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 04/08/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $205,000I-200-26098-768572 Reported wage: $205,000 / year Annualized: $205,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-15 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 04/08/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $206,500I-200-26097-763618 Reported wage: $206,500 / year Annualized: $206,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-14 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 04/07/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $212,414I-200-26097-763707 Reported wage: $212,414 / year Annualized: $212,414 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-14 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 04/07/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $191,000I-200-26093-754250 Reported wage: $191,000 / year Annualized: $191,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-10 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 04/03/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Microsoft Corporation | Research Sciences | $194,956I-200-26092-750330 Reported wage: $194,956 / year Annualized: $194,956 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-09 Employment end: 2029-09-29 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 04/02/2026 | 09/30/2026 |
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