Researcher H-1B Sponsors
Which companies sponsor H-1B visas for Researchers? Below are the top employers by FY2026 filing volume, the median offered salary, and the DOL LCA certification rate — all from 1.5M+ official Department of Labor disclosure records.
FY2026 filings
352
Median salary
$102,092
DOL LCA certification rate
83.0%
Top 10 Companies Sponsoring Researchers
| # | Company | H-1B filings | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alliance For Energy Innovation | 50 | 14.2% |
| 2 | Ohio State University | 24 | 6.8% |
| 3 | University Of Arizona | 24 | 6.8% |
| 4 | University Of Wisconsin System | 16 | 4.5% |
| 5 | Dolby Laboratories | 15 | 4.3% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania State University | 12 | 3.4% |
| 7 | University Of Alabama At Birmingham | 10 | 2.8% |
| 8 | University Of Minnesota | 10 | 2.8% |
| 9 | Alliance For Sustainable Energy | 9 | 2.6% |
| 10 | General Motors | 9 | 2.6% |
Researcher H-1B FAQs
Which companies sponsor H-1B visas for Researchers?
The top sponsors in FY2026 include Alliance For Energy Innovation, Ohio State University, University Of Arizona — ranked by official DOL filing counts in the table above.
What is the median H-1B salary for Researchers?
The median offered annual salary was $102,092 across 352 FY2026 DOL filings. Use it as a benchmark when evaluating offers.
How many H-1B filings named this title?
352 Labor Condition Applications in FY2026, with a DOL LCA certification rate of 83.0%. Remember: DOL certification covers the LCA paperwork — it is not a USCIS petition approval rate.
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