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Design Researcher 2

H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis

Only 12 filings match this exact title. For the full picture, see the broader RESEARCHER profile (2,553 filings).
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12

Total Filings

All time (charts below use selected years)

$118,006

Median Salary

Across filings in selected period

3

Top Employers

Hiring This Role
Salary Distribution (All Employers + Top Employer Overlays)
10th Percentile

$88,434

25th Percentile

$101,084

Median (50th)

$118,006

75th Percentile

$142,250

90th Percentile

$168,080

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Top Employers Hiring Design Researcher 2
Employer Filings Median Salary Salary Range Approval Rate
McKinsey & Company, Inc. United States 2 $156,600 $127,900 - $185,300 100.0%
Microsoft Corporation 1 $108,112 $108,112 - $108,112 100.0%
MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION 1 $80,000 $80,000 - $80,000 100.0%
Salary Distribution by Experience Level
Experience Level Filings Median Salary Salary Range
II 4 $118,006 $80,000 - $185,300
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Geographic Distribution
Based on 4 filings in selected period (charts use selected years, not all-time total)
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Median Salary by State
Based on selected period (same 4 filings as above)
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Top Metro Areas
City State Filings Median Salary
Atlanta GA 2 $156,600
Brookfield WI 1 $80,000
Fargo ND 1 $108,112
Related Roles & Career Progression

These roles are variations of Design Researcher 2 with different seniority levels.

Role Experience Level Filings Avg Salary
Design Researcher II 12 $131,429
Filing Volume Trend
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Median Salary Trend
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Year-over-Year Statistics
Fiscal Year Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
2021 1 $80,000 100.0%
2022 1 $108,112 100.0%
2024 1 $127,900 100.0%
2026 1 $185,300 100.0%
Company Comparison - Design Researcher 2

Compare how top companies pay for this role.

Company Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
McKinsey & Company, Inc. United States 2 $156,600 100.0%
Microsoft Corporation 1 $108,112 100.0%
MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORPORATION 1 $80,000 100.0%
Data Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) H-1B and green card (PERM) disclosure data. Data shown for fiscal years 2021 to present. Last updated: October 12, 2026

Note on Salary Data: For data quality, we exclude salaries below $30,000 (likely data entry errors) and above $1,000,000 (lacking automated validation for ultra-high compensation packages). This may affect statistics for some executive and specialized positions.