Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 41 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Honolulu, HI
At a glance
- Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii hires mid-level. 46% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 78% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $77,542, median prevailing wage $69,888.
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Percentiles from Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 29% of filings
Mid-level · 46% of filings
Senior · 17% of filings
Expert · 7% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $64,334 | 12 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $80,392 | 19 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 7 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $76,003 | 27 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $59,987 |
| 25th | $68,702 |
| 50th (median) | $77,542 |
| 75th | $86,653 |
| 90th | $91,520 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $71,240 | $66,758 | $75,920 | 15 |
| FY2021 | $69,597 | $65,000 | $78,000 | 25 |
| FY2022 | $68,765 | $58,490 | $75,681 | 19 |
| FY2023 | $70,075 | $61,022 | $83,725 | 28 |
| FY2024 | $70,720 | $63,586 | $86,986 | 33 |
| FY2025 | $79,747 | $67,486 | $88,072 | 26 |
| FY2026 | $75,608 | $70,096 | $82,909 | 15 |
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.
About Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii
Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii'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 Honolulu, HI and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Molecular and Cellular Biologist, Remote Sensing Scientist and Data Scientist and the main metro areas are Urban Honolulu, HI, Hilo, HI and Kahului, HI. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii filed 41 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 Corporation of the University of Hawaii pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii's H-1B filings is $77,542; half of filings fall between $68,702 and $86,653. Bonus and stock are not included.