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The RAND — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
The RAND H1B Salaries
The RAND 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)
$70k
$160k
$235k
Salary by Job Title (2025)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economist, Associate | 4 | $142,000 | $154,286 | $165,000 |
| Research Programmer, Ii | 3 | $104,945 | $106,798 | $113,730 |
| Policy Researcher, Associate | 3 | $115,000 | $120,000 | $130,000 |
| Behavioral/Social Scientist, Associate | 3 | $105,000 | $115,000 | $117,392 |
| Associate Economist | 3 | $148,700 | $150,625 | $153,500 |
| Policy Analyst, Ii | 2 | $75,000 | $77,500 | $80,000 |
| Defense Analyst, Ii | 2 | $70,000 | $71,983 | $73,965 |
| Economist, Full | 2 | $167,000 | $171,595 | $176,190 |
| Information Scientist, Sr. | 2 | $255,000 | $255,000 | $255,000 |
| Physical Scientist, Full | 2 | $150,000 | $150,000 | $150,000 |
| Policy Analyst, I | 1 | $74,500 | $74,500 | $74,500 |
| Nuclear Security Fellow, Adjunct | 1 | $101,000 | $101,000 | $101,000 |
| Information Scientist, Associate | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 | $135,000 |
| Project Associate Ii | 1 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $70,000 |
| Quantitative Analyst | 1 | $91,000 | $91,000 | $91,000 |
| Quantitative Analyst Ii | 1 | $76,400 | $76,400 | $76,400 |
| Research Programmer, I | 1 | $89,147 | $89,147 | $89,147 |
| Defense Analyst Iv | 1 | $92,000 | $92,000 | $92,000 |
| Research Project Specialist, Ii | 1 | $72,010 | $72,010 | $72,010 |
| Resident Finance/Legal Expert | 1 | $240,000 | $240,000 | $240,000 |
Salary by Location (2025)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington, Virginia | 16 | $70,000 | $96,500 | $176,190 |
| Santa Monica, California | 9 | $76,400 | $142,000 | $255,000 |
| Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | 3 | $70,000 | $120,000 | $165,000 |
| San Francisco, California | 2 | $167,000 | $211,000 | $255,000 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | 1 | $154,286 | $154,286 | $154,286 |
| New York, New York | 1 | $190,476 | $190,476 | $190,476 |
| New York City, New York | 1 | $73,965 | $73,965 | $73,965 |
| Arlingotn, Virginia | 1 | $89,147 | $89,147 | $89,147 |
| Southside, Arkansas | 1 | $113,730 | $113,730 | $113,730 |
| Boston, Massachusetts | 1 | $117,392 | $117,392 | $117,392 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The RAND pays a median H-1B salary of $116,196 for sponsored positions, with an average of $127,893. The average prevailing wage across The RAND's filings is $109,559. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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