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Resources for the Future: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Resources for the Future filed 3 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 3. Median offered salary: $151,750.
Does Resources for the Future sponsor H-1B visas?
Resources for the Future filed 3 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Feb 18, 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fellow (environmental economist) | 2 | $154,975 |
| Fellow (political economist) | 1 | $145,000 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 1 | $145,000 |
| FY2025 | 2 | $154,975 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellow (environmental economist) | $151,750 Level IV | Washington, DC | Feb 18, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 | Certified |
| Fellow (environmental economist) | $158,200 Level IV | Washington, DC | Nov 26, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 | Certified |
| Fellow (political economist) | $145,000 Level III | Washington, DC | Jul 17, 2023 | Sep 15, 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).