Research Foundation for the State University of New York
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 76 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Stony Brook, NY
At a glance
- Research Foundation for the State University of New York hires entry-level. 68% of its filings are Level I, 3.5 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 82% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $70,000, median prevailing wage $65,749.
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What Research Foundation for the State University of New York hires for
Bar: share of Research Foundation for the State University of New York's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 76% of filings (24 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $68,000 | 17 |
| Biochemist | $61,500 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Research Foundation for the State University of New York.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 68% of filings
Mid-level · 16% of filings
Senior · 14% of filings
Expert · 1% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $65,749 | 52 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $79,270 | 12 |
| Senior · Level III | $95,000 | 11 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 1 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Research Foundation for the State University of New York files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $70,000 | 75 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,000 |
| 25th | $64,763 |
| 50th (median) | $70,000 |
| 75th | $81,569 |
| 90th | $100,676 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2021 | $59,210 | $54,018 | $80,123 | 24 |
| FY2022 | $57,000 | $53,000 | $63,000 | 33 |
| FY2023 | $68,500 | $60,000 | $76,000 | 35 |
| FY2024 | $66,000 | $59,796 | $78,043 | 35 |
| FY2025 | $68,058 | $64,000 | $77,385 | 40 |
| FY2026 | $74,000 | $65,000 | $87,888 | 36 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at Research Foundation for the State University of New York
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Associate | $65,000 | $62.9k–$65.7k | 29 |
| Research Scientist | $72,494 | $70k–$76.4k | 18 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Research Foundation for the State University of New York
Research Foundation for the State University of New York's filings list its industry as Scientific Research and Development Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5417). Its main U.S. filing address is in Stony Brook, NY and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Medical Scientist, Biochemist and Physicist and the main metro areas are New York, NY and Virginia Beach, VA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Research Foundation for the State University of New York sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Research Foundation for the State University of New York filed 76 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Research Foundation for the State University of New York pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Research Foundation for the State University of New York's H-1B filings is $70,000; half of filings fall between $64,763 and $81,569. Bonus and stock are not included.