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Pew Research Center: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Pew Research Center filed 10 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 10. Median offered salary: $93,000.
Does Pew Research Center sponsor H-1B visas?
Pew Research Center filed 10 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Jan 8, 2026. An LCA is the first step of an H-1B petition, so the employer has sponsored or prepared to sponsor H-1B workers; it does not guarantee sponsorship for any particular job. Check the employer's own job listings.
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate-Race & Ethnicity | 1 | $93,000 |
| Research Analyst- Religion | 1 | $65,000 |
| Research Associate-Family Demography, Social Trends | 1 | $93,000 |
| Research Associate-People & the Press | 1 | $93,000 |
| Communications Associate-Global Attitudes/Global Migration & | 1 | $73,000 |
| Communications Manager-Global Attitudes | 1 | $89,250 |
| Communications Manager-Global Attitudes Research | 1 | $92,820 |
| Communications Manager | 1 | $96,069 |
| Research Associate | 1 | $102,622 |
| Research Associate II News & Information Research | 1 | $102,102 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 5 | $93,000 |
| FY2024 | 1 | $89,250 |
| FY2025 | 1 | $92,820 |
| FY2026 | 3 | $102,102 |
Prevailing wage levels
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Where the jobs are
Occupations
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Associate II News & Information Research | $102,102 Level IV | Washington, DC | Jan 8, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 | Certified |
| Research Associate | $102,622 Level III | Washington, DC | Nov 16, 2025 | Feb 2, 2026 | Certified |
| Communications Manager | $96,069 H-1B1 (Singapore) · Level III | Washington, DC | Nov 3, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Certified |
| Communications Manager-Global Attitudes Research | $92,820 H-1B1 (Singapore) · Level III | Washington, DC | Nov 23, 2024 | Dec 12, 2024 | Certified |
| Communications Manager-Global Attitudes | $89,250 H-1B1 (Singapore) · Level III | Washington, DC | Jan 11, 2024 | Mar 10, 2024 | Certified |
| Research Associate-People & the Press | $93,000 Level IV | Washington, DC | Mar 22, 2023 | Aug 2, 2023 | Certified |
| Research Associate-Family Demography, Social Trends | $93,000 Level III | Washington, DC | Mar 22, 2023 | May 2, 2023 | Certified |
| Communications Associate-Global Attitudes/Global Migration & | $73,000 H-1B1 (Singapore) · Level II | Washington DC, DC | Feb 9, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 | Certified |
| Research Associate-Race & Ethnicity | $93,000 Level III | Washington DC, DC | Dec 1, 2022 | Feb 2, 2023 | Certified |
| Research Analyst- Religion | $65,000 Level IV | Washington, DC | Oct 19, 2022 | Apr 14, 2023 | Certified |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).