8 companies filed H-1B applications for Researcher 5 roles (FY2026), ranked by filing volume from U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data.
| # | Employer | H-1B filings | Avg. wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Minnesota | 240 | $61,675 |
| 2 | The University of Alabama at Birmingham | 185 | $56,925 |
| 3 | THE UNIV. OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM | 11 | $50,586 |
| 4 | Akima Systems Engineering, LLC | 2 | $94,637 |
| 5 | Regents of the University of Minnesota | 2 | $74,158 |
| 6 | Waymo LLC | 1 | $250,000 |
| 7 | KELLY SERVICES, INC. | 1 | $62,130 |
| 8 | THE UNIV. OF ALA. AT BIRMINGHAM (UAB) | 1 | $50,000 |
Counts are H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) from public U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data, whatever their outcome (certified, denied or withdrawn). Wages shown are the offered annual wage on the filing, not a guarantee of pay.