Last Updated Apr 2026
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Human Rights Watch — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Human Rights Watch H1B Salaries
Human Rights Watch 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
$570k
$990k
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Researcher | 3 | $80,000 | $84,456 | $88,000 |
| Researcher | 3 | $70,425 | $72,000 | $84,365 |
| Associate Director (Development And Outreach Department) | 3 | $95,000 | $105,000 | $105,000 |
| Audience Manager | 2 | $80,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
| Senior Researcher And Advocate | 2 | $87,000 | $87,000 | $87,000 |
| Researcher On Women And Land | 2 | $77,067 | $77,067 | $77,067 |
| Deputy Executive Director And Chief Programs Officer | 2 | $350,000 | $359,621 | $369,242 |
| Executive Director | 1 | $400,000 | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| Executive Director, Africa | 1 | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| Fellow | 1 | $55,000 | $55,000 | $55,000 |
| Fellow (Refugee And Migrant Rights Division) | 1 | $68,000 | $68,000 | $68,000 |
| Help Desk Officer | 1 | $68,490 | $68,490 | $68,490 |
| Manager, Finance | 1 | $80,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
| Manager, Global Human Resources | 1 | $81,511 | $81,511 | $81,511 |
| Research Advocate | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| Researcher, Americas Division | 1 | $62,000 | $62,000 | $62,000 |
| Researcher, Gulf Cooperation Council Countries | 1 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $70,000 |
| Senior Advisor | 1 | $1,056,000 | $1,056,000 | $1,056,000 |
| Senior Advocate/Researcher | 1 | $95,217 | $95,217 | $95,217 |
| Senior Manager, Information Technology | 1 | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, New York | 32 | $52,863 | $84,411 | $1,056,000 |
| Washington, District of Columbia | 5 | $62,000 | $95,217 | $155,000 |
| Ames, New York | 1 | $77,067 | $77,067 | $77,067 |
| Gilroy, California | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 | $75,000 |
| San Francisco, California | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $95,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Human Rights Watch pays a median H-1B salary of $84,411 for sponsored positions, with an average of $134,413. The average prevailing wage across Human Rights Watch's filings is $94,999. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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