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Research Investigator

H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis

24

Total Filings

All time (charts below use selected years)

$101,948

Median Salary

National Average

-50.0%

Growth

Growth 2021-2024 (Filing Volume)

4

Top Employers

Hiring This Role
Salary Distribution (All Employers + Top Employer Overlays)
10th Percentile

$62,730

25th Percentile

$70,319

Median (50th)

$102,500

75th Percentile

$128,750

90th Percentile

$140,079

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Top Employers Hiring Research Investigator
Employer Filings Median Salary Salary Range Approval Rate
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES 3 $123,392 $90,000 - $140,088 66.7%
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY 2 $127,500 $115,000 - $140,000 100.0%
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY 2 $125,000 $125,000 - $125,000 100.0%
CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE LLC 1 $72,758 $72,758 - $72,758 100.0%
Salary Distribution by Experience Level
Experience Level Filings Median Salary Salary Range
Unspecified 8 $89,797 $59,740 - $140,088
II 3 $121,667 $115,000 - $125,000
Senior 1 $140,000 $140,000 - $140,000
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Geographic Distribution
Based on 12 filings in selected period (charts use selected years, not all-time total)
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Median Salary by State
Based on selected period (same 12 filings as above)
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Top Metro Areas
City State Filings Median Salary
Ann Arbor MI 4 $68,860
Summit NJ 3 $130,000
Union Beach NJ 3 $123,392
Indianapolis IN 1 $72,758
New Brunswick NJ 1 $115,000
Filing Volume Trend
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Median Salary Trend
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Year-over-Year Statistics
Fiscal Year Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
FY 2021 4 $91,425 100.0%
FY 2022 2 $90,000 100.0%
FY 2023 4 $99,397 75.0%
FY 2024 2 $140,044 100.0%
Company Comparison - Research Investigator

Compare how top companies pay for this role.

Company Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES 3 $123,392 66.7%
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY 2 $127,500 100.0%
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY 2 $125,000 100.0%
CORTEVA AGRISCIENCE LLC 1 $72,758 100.0%
Data Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) H-1B and green card (PERM) disclosure data. Data shown for fiscal years 2021 to present. Last updated: February 19, 2026

Note on Salary Data: For data quality, we exclude salaries below $30,000 (likely data entry errors) and above $1,000,000 (lacking automated validation for ultra-high compensation packages). This may affect statistics for some executive and specialized positions.