OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Research Specialist Iv Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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Research Specialist Iv insights Total filings 10 All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary $62,447 7 eligible salary records
Employer names 8 Distinct reported names
Typical salary range $59,994–$70,375 Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 Filing volume Median wage
0 1 1 2 2 FY 2016: 1 filings 16 FY 2017: 1 filings 17 FY 2018: 2 filings 18 FY 2022: 2 filings 22 FY 2024: 1 filings 24 FY 2025: 1 filings 25 FY 2026: 2 filings · through June 26* Fiscal year
FY 2026* 2 filings $75,000 median · n=1
Salary distribution Where reported yearly base wages concentrate
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 $50k–$75k Most common wage band
$0 $125k $250k+
Most reported roles Explore job mix and compare reported wages
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 Filings Median wage
Leading worksite cities Where filings are concentrated
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 Filings Median wage
College Station, TX 2
$90,000 median · n=1 eligible Los Angeles, CA 2
$59,994 median · n=2 eligible Pittsburgh, PA 2
$41,000 median · n=1 eligible Austin, TX 1
$65,750 median · n=1 eligible Kingston, RI 1
$62,447 median · n=1 eligible Salt Lake City, UT 1
$75,000 median · n=1 eligible San Diego, CA 1
— median · n=0 eligible Case outcomes Certification and withdrawal context
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 80.0% Certified LCAs
8 80.0%
2 20.0%
Leading employers Companies with the most matching filings
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 Filings Median wage
Salary benchmarks Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 $62,447 Median reported annual base wage
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
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details
Employer ↕ Job title ↕ Base salary ↕ Location ↕ Submit date ↕ Start date ↕ Texas A&M Agrilife Research Research Specialist Iv $75,000 /yr ↗ $75,000 /yr
I-200-26022-580365
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
College Station, TX 01/22/2026 03/02/2026 University Of Utah Research Specialist Iv $75,000 /yr ↗ $75,000 /yr
I-200-26154-976892
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Salt Lake City, UT 06/03/2026 08/04/2026 San Diego State University Research Foundation Research Specialist Iv $6,416.68 per month ↗ $6,416.68 per month
I-200-25037-671720
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
San Diego, CA 02/06/2025 04/01/2025 Texas Department Of State Health Services Research Specialist Iv $65,749.57 /yr ↗ $65,749.57 /yr
I-200-23314-494753
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Austin, TX 11/10/2023 12/15/2023 Texas A&M Agrilife Research Research Specialist Iv $90,000 /yr ↗ $90,000 /yr
I-200-22241-442489
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
College Station, TX 08/29/2022 10/01/2022 University Of Pittsburgh Research Specialist Iv $41,000 /yr ↗ $41,000 /yr
I-200-21351-772600
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Pittsburgh, PA 12/17/2021 01/01/2022 Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Research Specialist Iv $59,987 /yr ↗ $59,987 /yr
I-200-18120-876022
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Los Angeles, CA 04/30/2018 06/04/2018 Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Research Specialist Iv $60,000 /yr ↗ $60,000 /yr
I-200-18113-673647
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Los Angeles, CA 04/23/2018 06/04/2018 University Of Rhode Island Marine Research Specialist Iv $62,447 /yr ↗ $62,447 /yr
I-200-17167-755808
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Kingston, RI 06/16/2017 12/15/2017 University Of Pittsburgh Research Specialist Iv $51,642 /yr ↗ $51,642 /yr
I-200-15124-098006
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Pittsburgh, PA 05/04/2015 11/02/2015
These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.