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Gates Foundation — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Gates Foundation H1B Salaries
Gates Foundation 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 (2025)
$140k
$280k
$420k
Salary by Job Title (2025)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director, Advocacy | 5 | $254,700 | $329,600 | $331,660 |
| Senior Program Officer, Global Development | 4 | $220,000 | $222,762 | $234,852 |
| Senior Program Officer | 3 | $214,317 | $215,000 | $236,900 |
| Senior Officer, Health Product Research & Development | 2 | $240,000 | $247,350 | $254,700 |
| Director, Agriculture Research & Delivery | 2 | $439,450 | $439,450 | $439,450 |
| Senior Program Officer, Global Health | 2 | $302,680 | $302,680 | $302,680 |
| Fellow, Disease Modeling | 2 | $140,000 | $140,000 | $140,000 |
| Director, Nutrition | 2 | $375,000 | $387,500 | $400,000 |
| Senior Officer, Agriculture Systems Innovation | 2 | $235,000 | $235,000 | $235,000 |
| Deputy Director, Global Policy & Advocacy | 1 | $280,000 | $280,000 | $280,000 |
| Director, Agricultural Development | 1 | $520,000 | $520,000 | $520,000 |
| Deputy Director, Global Development | 1 | $315,000 | $315,000 | $315,000 |
| Director, Disease Research & Delivery | 1 | $400,900 | $400,900 | $400,900 |
| Director, Global Health | 1 | $450,000 | $450,000 | $450,000 |
| Deputy Director, Chemistry, Manufacturing And Controls | 1 | $375,000 | $375,000 | $375,000 |
| Director, Africa | 1 | $426,163 | $426,163 | $426,163 |
| Senior Officer, Advocacy | 1 | $257,500 | $257,500 | $257,500 |
| Deputy Director, Strategy, Planning And Management | 1 | $240,454 | $240,454 | $240,454 |
| Deputy Director, Foundation Strategy | 1 | $331,616 | $331,616 | $331,616 |
| Research Scientist | 1 | $151,000 | $151,000 | $151,000 |
Salary by Location (2025)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, Washington | 49 | $140,000 | $257,500 | $520,000 |
| Washington, District of Columbia | 4 | $214,317 | $327,225 | $439,450 |
| New York, New York | 1 | $315,000 | $315,000 | $315,000 |
| Washington, Washington | 1 | $426,163 | $426,163 | $426,163 |
| Washington, Dc, District of Columbia | 1 | $234,225 | $234,225 | $234,225 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gates Foundation pays a median H-1B salary of $258,750 for sponsored positions, with an average of $283,946. The average prevailing wage across Gates Foundation's filings is $169,257. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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