Last Updated Apr 2026
Durham, NC
52,994 employees
Est. 1839
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Duke University — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Duke University H1B Salaries
Duke University H-1B salary data for all visa-sponsored positions, from Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed with the Department of Labor. H-1B employers must pay the higher of the actual wage or the prevailing wage for the occupation and area of employment.
Salary Distribution (2026)
$40k
$215k
$350k+
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Associate | 268 | $46,530 | $62,000 | $763,188 |
| Assistant Professor | 155 | $69,023 | $144,000 | $5,720,000 |
| Research Associate Senior | 93 | $52,328 | $65,000 | $127,926 |
| Research Scientist | 46 | $52,531 | $74,349 | $126,700 |
| Associate In Research | 38 | $41,600 | $59,044 | $121,688 |
| Research Associate, Sr | 36 | $52,704 | $63,726 | $110,000 |
| Research Associate, Sr. | 34 | $55,557 | $75,171 | $85,000 |
| Research Scholar | 33 | $42,000 | $68,435 | $95,050 |
| Research Associate Sr | 30 | $53,760 | $70,000 | $80,558 |
| Research Associate, Senior | 27 | $56,000 | $72,602 | $102,000 |
| Biostatistician Ii | 19 | $73,902 | $90,158 | $107,712 |
| Instructor | 18 | $43,050 | $57,652 | $157,000 |
| Lecturing Fellow | 18 | $46,400 | $57,859 | $86,448 |
| Assistant Research Professor | 17 | $62,000 | $85,000 | $127,920 |
| Bioinformatician Ii | 13 | $85,500 | $102,010 | $113,818 |
| Lab Research Analyst I | 11 | $48,480 | $53,778 | $70,000 |
| Medical Instructor | 11 | $67,120 | $85,000 | $195,000 |
| Research Technician Ii | 11 | $36,816 | $40,747 | $47,965 |
| Bioinformatician I | 10 | $70,875 | $82,361 | $90,263 |
| Associate Professor | 10 | $125,000 | $227,725 | $330,000 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham, North Carolina | 1,091 | $35,550 | $69,700 | $5,720,000 |
| Beaufort, North Carolina | 5 | $47,500 | $56,000 | $64,600 |
| Pearland, Texas | 3 | $102,000 | $102,000 | $102,000 |
| Tallahassee, Florida | 2 | $71,677 | $71,677 | $71,677 |
| Clayton, North Carolina | 2 | $462,000 | $462,000 | $462,000 |
| Atlanta, Georgia | 2 | $86,488 | $86,698 | $86,907 |
| Ann Arbor, Michigan | 1 | $450,000 | $450,000 | $450,000 |
| Los Angeles, California | 1 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $70,000 |
| Morrisville, North Carolina | 1 | $450,000 | $450,000 | $450,000 |
| New York, New York | 1 | $87,027 | $87,027 | $87,027 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Duke University pays a median H-1B salary of $70,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $97,225. The average prevailing wage across Duke University's filings is $62,076. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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