Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory sponsors H-1B workers. Across 254 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $120,900. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory filed 254 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 3 states between Oct 2024 and Jun 2026. The median offered base wage was $120,900.
- Median offered wage
- $120,900
- Certified filings
- 254
- Work locations
- 3 states
- Distinct roles
- 142
Most-filed roles at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoc | 37 | $82,260 |
| Computer Systems Engineer 3 | 24 | $176,748 |
| Scientific Engineering Associate | 7 | $95,028 |
| Sr. Research Associate | 7 | $73,471 |
| Physicist Research Scientist/Engineer | 4 | $165,870 |
| Computational Research Scientist/Engineer | 4 | $182,280 |
| Energy/Environmental Technology Researcher | 3 | $105,060 |
| Research Scientist | 3 | $168,000 |
| Computer Research Scientist/Engineer | 3 | $180,000 |
| Computer Systems Engineer 2 | 3 | $135,816 |
| Physicist Staff Scientist/Engineer | 3 | $186,000 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 3 | $86,052 |
Wage-level distribution
DOL prevailing-wage levels reflect the seniority the employer certified, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent).
| Level | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 5 | $85,776 |
| Level II — qualified | 33 | $110,712 |
| Level III — experienced | 87 | $162,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 29 | $184,800 |
Where Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 252 | $121,840 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $111,204 |
| Washington | 1 | $103,428 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Engineer 3 | Berkeley, California | $183,180 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Computer Systems Engineer 3 | Berkeley, California | $179,676 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Scientific Engineering Associate (Physics) | Berkeley, California | $85,776 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Postdoc (Energy Geosciences) | Berkeley, California | $86,220 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Postdoc | Berkeley, California | $79,332 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Technology Researcher III (Building Energy Technologies) | Berkeley, California | $153,456 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Policy Researcher II (energy analysis engineering) | Berkeley, California | $131,448 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Computer Systems Engineer 3 | Berkeley, California | $183,180 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Computer Systems Engineer 4 | Berkeley, California | $234,744 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Scientific Engineering Associate | Berkeley, California | $96,000 | II | May 2026 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar (Materials Sciences/Physics) | Berkeley, California | $79,884 | — | May 2026 |
| Policy Researcher II (energy analysis engineering) | Berkeley, California | $131,448 | III | May 2026 |
| Computer Systems Engineer 4 | Berkeley, California | $208,548 | IV | May 2026 |
| Computer Systems Engineer 3 | Berkeley, California | $173,280 | III | May 2026 |
| Scientific Engineering Associate (Energy Analysis Technology | Berkeley, California | $113,340 | II | May 2026 |
| Geological Project Scientist | Berkeley, California | $129,500 | — | May 2026 |
| Electronics Engineering Associate/Technologist | Berkeley, California | $140,004 | IV | May 2026 |
| Applied Physicist Research Scientist/Engineer | Berkeley, California | $161,148 | III | May 2026 |
| Sr Financial Analyst | Berkeley, California | $125,484 | III | Apr 2026 |
| Project Planning & Controls 2 | Berkeley, California | $138,780 | III | Apr 2026 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC certified Labor Condition Applications (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3), public disclosure data. Wages are employer-offered base pay and exclude bonuses, equity, and other compensation. Denied and withdrawn filings are excluded. Figures reflect filings decided Oct 2024–Jun 2026.
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