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Cato Institute H1B Salaries
Cato Institute H-1B salary data for all visa-sponsored positions, from Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed with the Department of Labor. H-1B employers must pay the higher of the actual wage or the prevailing wage for the occupation and area of employment.
Salary Distribution (2026)
$80k
$90k
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Associate | 7 | $42,000 | $52,000 | $52,250 |
| Research Assistant | 3 | $40,000 | $45,000 | $60,000 |
| Policy Analyst | 3 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $107,890 |
| Research Fellow | 3 | $140,000 | $149,000 | $155,000 |
| Research And Program Manager | 3 | $50,170 | $62,483 | $62,500 |
| Ux Designer | 3 | $85,000 | $89,000 | $89,000 |
| Economist | 2 | $115,000 | $118,947 | $122,893 |
| Senior Data Visualization Engineer | 2 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $115,000 |
| Assistant Producer, Libertarian Programming | 2 | $50,960 | $50,960 | $50,960 |
| Visiting Senior Fellow | 2 | $96,000 | $96,000 | $96,000 |
| Research Assistant (Libertarianism) | 1 | $40,000 | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Research Assistant (Trade Policy) | 1 | $36,000 | $36,000 | $36,000 |
| Trade Policy Analyst | 1 | $99,341 | $99,341 | $99,341 |
| Prospect Research Analyst | 1 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| Assistant Salesforce Administrator | 1 | $73,466 | $73,466 | $73,466 |
| Assistant Video Producer | 1 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| Conference Coordinator | 1 | $57,750 | $57,750 | $57,750 |
| Editor Of Intellectual History, Libertarianism.org | 1 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $70,000 |
| Health Policy Program Manager | 1 | $76,000 | $76,000 | $76,000 |
| Policy Analyst For Trade Policy Studies | 1 | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, District of Columbia | 40 | $35,000 | $61,242 | $155,000 |
| Arlington, Virginia | 1 | $52,250 | $52,250 | $52,250 |
| Glenside, Pennsylvania | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 | $115,000 |
| Washington, D.c., District of Columbia | 1 | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cato Institute pays a median H-1B salary of $62,483 for sponsored positions, with an average of $74,069. The average prevailing wage across Cato Institute's filings is $65,332. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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