Research Sciences Salary at Microsoft Corporation (H-1B)

Microsoft Corporation filed 181 certified H-1B applications for Research Sciences roles (through FY2026), from U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data.

Median H-1B wage

$187,430

$170,700–$200,130 middle 50%

H-1B filings

181

for this role

Wage range

$145,000 – $234,960

lowest to highest offer

At Microsoft Corporation, the median H-1B wage for Research Sciences is about the same as the market-wide median of $187,000 for Research Sciences across all employers.

Salary distribution

P10	P25	P50 (median)	P75	P90
$160,490	$170,700	$187,430	$200,130	$212,842

H-1B filings by year

Fiscal year	H-1B filings
FY2022	37
FY2023	37
FY2024	31
FY2025	41
FY2026	35

Where these Research Sciences jobs are filed

State	H-1B filings	Avg. wage
Washington	142	$185,648
California	16	$193,310
New York	14	$205,322
Massachusetts	3	$148,933
Colorado	2	$166,127

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Frequently asked questions

Does Microsoft Corporation sponsor H-1B visas for Research Sciences?

Yes — Microsoft Corporation filed 181 certified H-1B labor condition applications for Research Sciences roles (FY2026), per U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data.

What does Microsoft Corporation pay Research Sciences on an H-1B?

The median certified H-1B wage for Research Sciences at Microsoft Corporation is $187,430. The middle 50% of offers fall between $170,700 and $200,130. That is about the same as the market median the market-wide median for Research Sciences.

How is this data sourced?

From certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by Microsoft Corporation for Research Sciences roles, in U.S. Department of Labor public disclosure files. Wages shown are the offered annual wage on the filing, not a guarantee of pay. This page reflects 181 H-1B filings.

Counts are certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) from public U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data. Wages shown are the offered annual wage on the filing, not a guarantee of pay.