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The Sphere Institute: H-1B salaries and sponsorship

The Sphere Institute filed 213 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 211. Median offered salary: $85,000.

Applications (LCAs)213
Certified211
Employer addressBurlingame, CA
H-1B dependent employerYes
Median offered salary$85,000
Middle half of salaries$71,490–$105,000
10th–90th percentile$65,229–$130,000

An H-1B dependent employer has a large share of H-1B workers (for example 15% or more of a workforce of 51 or more) and must follow extra rules against displacing U.S. workers.

Does The Sphere Institute sponsor H-1B visas?

The Sphere Institute filed 213 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Jun 5, 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 titleLCAsMedian salary
Data and Policy Analyst III30$85,000
Data and Policy Analyst II26$75,000
Data and Policy Analyst IV18$95,000
Data and Policy Analyst I17$65,000
Policy Associate12$103,563
Lead Research Analyst I11$70,000
Policy Lead8$108,500
Senior Policy Lead6$117,500
Lead Research Analyst II4$85,000
Research Manager3$156,499
Senior Software Developer3$120,000
Visualization Developer3$126,256
Research Analyst II3$70,000
Associate Researcher II3$117,784
Research Operations Lead3$105,000
Research Operations Analyst III2$80,000
AppDev Lead DevOps Engineer2$144,500
Financial and Budget Analyst2$84,770
Lead Software Developer2$161,418
Associate Research Manager2$144,834
Research Operations Analyst II2$70,000
Senior Policy Associate2$135,000
Financial and Budget Associate2$89,602
Data Operations Specialist2$75,816
Associate Researcher I2$125,518
Associate Research Manager II2$135,000
Researcher I2$105,000
Senior Data Operations Analyst II2$100,614
Information Coordinator2$79,420
Data Operations Analyst II2$65,229
Senior Research Analyst I2$95,000
Research Lead I2$105,000
Senior HR Operations Lead2$101,150
Data Engineer III1$103,563
Lead Product Designer1$125,236
Data Policy Analyst I1$67,683
Research Operations Anlayst III1$75,000
Front End Application Developer1$115,128
Lead AppDev Product Manager1$131,685
Senior Human Resources Generalist1$92,040

Applications by fiscal year

Fiscal yearLCAsMedian salary
FY202353$80,000
FY202472$85,000
FY202559$85,000
FY202629$95,000

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 titleBase salaryLocationSubmittedStart dateStatus
Research Operations Lead$105,000–$142,000
Level IV		Burlingame, CAJun 5, 2026Jul 6, 2026Certified
Lead Research Analyst II$82,139
part-time · Level III		La Jolla, CAJun 1, 2026Jun 1, 2026Certified
Lead Research Analyst II$85,000–$120,000
Level III		Tustin, CAMay 11, 2026Sep 26, 2026Certified
Lead Research Analyst II$85,000–$120,000
Level III		Burlingame, CAMay 11, 2026Sep 26, 2026Certified
Lead Data Operations Analyst II$85,000–$125,000
Level III		Burlingame, CAMay 11, 2026Oct 9, 2026Certified
Lead Operations Coordinator$76,814
Level II		Miami, FLMay 8, 2026Jun 15, 2026Certified
Data Engineering and Operations Lead$140,130
Level II		Chelsea, MAApr 10, 2026Sep 1, 2026Certified
Senior Research Analyst I$95,000–$142,000
Level IV		Aldie, VAApr 8, 2026Jun 1, 2026Certified
Lead Research Analyst I$70,000–$95,000
Level II		Fontana, CAApr 8, 2026May 5, 2026Certified
AppDev Lead DevOps Engineer$164,000–$176,000
Level II		Burlingame, CAMar 19, 2026Sep 7, 2026Certified
Senior HR Operations Lead$101,150
Level II		Burlingame, CAMar 16, 2026Sep 15, 2026Certified
Senior HR Operations Lead$101,150
Level II		Fremont, CAMar 16, 2026Sep 15, 2026Certified
Associate Researcher I$146,037
Level IV		Fairfax, VAMar 11, 2026Jul 15, 2026Certified
Front End App Developer$126,000–$145,000
Level II		Burlingame, CAMar 11, 2026Jul 3, 2026Certified
Software Development - Product Manager$71,240
Level I		Portland, ORFeb 3, 2026Aug 3, 2026Certified
Lead Research Analyst I$70,000–$105,000
Level II		Burlingame, CAJan 28, 2026Mar 1, 2026Certified
Research Operations Lead$105,000–$142,000
Level IV		Burlingame, CAJan 28, 2026Jun 7, 2026Certified
Lead Research Analyst I$103,189
Level II		Aldie, VAJan 28, 2026Mar 1, 2026Certified
Associate Research Manager II$135,000–$195,000
Level II		Chino Hills, CAJan 9, 2026May 16, 2026Certified
Research Lead I$105,000–$160,000
Level IV		Burlingame, CADec 23, 2025May 21, 2026Certified
Lead Research Analyst I$70,000–$95,000
Level II		Seattle, WADec 23, 2025Jun 8, 2026Certified
Research Lead I$105,000–$160,000
Level IV		Somerville, MADec 23, 2025May 21, 2026Certified
Data Operations Analyst II$65,229–$90,000
Level II		Burlingame, CADec 8, 2025Jun 8, 2026Certified
Lead Research Analyst I$70,000–$95,000
Level II		Burlingame, CADec 8, 2025Jun 8, 2026Certified
Senior Research Analyst I$95,000–$142,000
Level IV		Burlingame, CADec 8, 2025May 1, 2026Certified
Research Operations Lead$105,000–$142,000
Level IV		Burlingame, CANov 24, 2025Dec 16, 2025Certified
Lead Research Analyst I$70,000–$95,000
Level II		Highland, CANov 10, 2025Nov 20, 2025Certified
Lead Research Analyst I$70,000–$95,000
Level II		Burlingame, CANov 10, 2025Nov 20, 2025Certified
Employee Development Lead$95,000–$142,000
Level IV		Sacramento, CANov 3, 2025Nov 10, 2025Certified
Associate Researcher II$152,110
part-time · Level IV		Burlingame, CASep 18, 2025Oct 1, 2025Certified
Senior Research Analyst II$110,000–$155,000
Level IV		Burlingame, CASep 2, 2025Feb 1, 2026Certified
Associate Researcher I$105,000–$140,000
Level IV		Burlingame, CASep 2, 2025Feb 1, 2026Certified
Associate Research Manager III$135,000–$195,000
Level II		Burlingame, CAAug 12, 2025Jan 2, 2026Certified
Associate Research Manager II$135,000–$195,000
Level II		Burlingame, CAAug 12, 2025Jan 2, 2026Certified
Manager of Product Design$150,342
Level IV		Jersey City, NJAug 11, 2025Nov 15, 2025Certified
Researcher I$105,000–$140,000
Level IV		Burlingame, CAAug 8, 2025Dec 18, 2025Certified
Lead Data Operations Analyst I$70,000–$95,000
Level II		Burlingame, CAAug 8, 2025Dec 1, 2025Certified
Researcher I$105,000–$140,000
Level IV		Chicago, ILAug 8, 2025Dec 18, 2025Certified
Lead Software Developer$161,637–$182,000
Level II		Burlingame, CAAug 6, 2025Feb 3, 2026Certified
Lead Research Analyst I$70,000–$95,000
Level II		Washington, DCAug 5, 2025Aug 13, 2025Certified
Lead Research Analyst I$79,872
Level II		Middleton, WIJul 14, 2025Dec 1, 2025Certified
Lead Research Analyst I$81,390
Level II		San Diego, CAJul 14, 2025Dec 1, 2025Certified
Senior Data Operations Analyst II$95,000–$142,000
Level IV		Burlingame, CAJul 10, 2025Aug 1, 2025Certified
Senior Data Operations Analyst II$106,227
Level IV		Seattle, WAJul 10, 2025Aug 1, 2025Certified
Associate Researcher II$105,000–$140,000
Level IV		Burlingame, CAJul 9, 2025Aug 1, 2025Certified
Associate Researcher II$130,568
Level IV		Chapel Hill, NCJul 9, 2025Aug 1, 2025Certified
Information Coordinator$82,192
Level I		Burlingame, CAJun 26, 2025Sep 15, 2025Certified
Information Coordinator$76,648
Level I		Los Angeles, CAJun 26, 2025Sep 15, 2025Certified
Research Analyst II$70,000–$95,000
Level II		Burlingame, CAJun 26, 2025Oct 1, 2025Certified
Data Operations Analyst II$65,229–$90,000
Level II		Burlingame, CAJun 26, 2025Dec 1, 2025Certified
Research Analyst II$65,229–$90,000
Level II		Los Angeles, CAJun 26, 2025Dec 1, 2025Withdrawn
Lead Research Analyst I$70,000–$95,000
Level II		Washington, DCJun 26, 2025Dec 1, 2025Certified
Lead Research Analyst II$85,000–$120,000
Level III		Los Angeles, CAJun 26, 2025Dec 1, 2025Certified
Research Analyst II$70,000–$95,000
Level II		Burlingame, CAJun 26, 2025Dec 1, 2025Certified
Policy Associate$105,000–$140,000
Level IV		Melrose, MAMay 12, 2025Nov 1, 2025Certified
Data and Policy Analyst III$85,000–$120,000
Level III		Durham, NCApr 25, 2025Jul 15, 2025Certified
Policy Associate$105,000–$140,000
Level IV		Burlingame, CAApr 16, 2025Oct 16, 2025Certified
Research Manager$175,115–$195,000
Level IV		Burlingame, CAApr 16, 2025Sep 1, 2025Certified
Policy Lead$110,000–$155,000
Level IV		Burlingame, CAApr 16, 2025Oct 16, 2025Certified
Data and Policy Analyst III$85,000–$120,000
Level III		Alexandria, VAFeb 7, 2025Aug 4, 2025Certified
Data and Policy Analyst I$65,000–$90,000
Level II		Pittsburgh, PAJan 27, 2025Mar 1, 2025Certified
Data and Policy Analyst III$85,000–$120,000
Level III		Burlingame, CAJan 15, 2025Jul 15, 2025Certified
Research Specialist$72,772
Level I		Washington, DCJan 8, 2025Jun 13, 2025Certified
Financial and Budget Analyst$71,490
Level I		Burlingame, CAJan 8, 2025Apr 1, 2025Certified
Data Operations Specialist$75,816
Level II		Lafayette, CAJan 3, 2025Jul 3, 2025Certified
Data Operations Specialist$75,816
Level II		Burlingame, CAJan 3, 2025Jul 3, 2025Certified
Research Operations Senior Analyst I$95,000–$142,000
Level IV		Burlingame, CAJan 3, 2025Jun 24, 2025Certified
Research Operations Analyst II$70,000–$90,000
Level II		Burlingame, CAJan 3, 2025Jun 13, 2025Certified
Data and Policy Analyst IV—
Level IV		Burlingame, CAJan 3, 2025Jul 3, 2025Certified
Financial and Budget Associate$85,000–$105,000
Level II		Coppell, TXDec 11, 2024Dec 16, 2024Certified
Data and Policy Analyst III$85,000–$120,000
Level III		Cambridge, MADec 11, 2024May 9, 2025Certified
Data and Policy Analyst I$65,000–$90,000
Level II		Carrollton, TXDec 11, 2024Jan 12, 2025Certified
Data and Policy Analyst II$70,000–$95,000
Level II		Anaheim, CADec 4, 2024May 9, 2025Certified
Data and Policy Analyst I$65,229–$90,000
Level II		Burlingame, CADec 4, 2024Jun 4, 2025Certified
Data and Policy Analyst I$65,000–$90,000
Level II		Sunnyvale, CADec 4, 2024Jun 4, 2025Certified
Senior Policy Lead$130,000–$170,000
Level IV		Chino Hills, CADec 2, 2024Jan 7, 2025Certified
Data and Policy Analyst II$75,000–$105,000
Level II		Chino Hills, CADec 2, 2024Jan 7, 2025Certified
Policy Associate$105,000–$140,000
Level IV		Washington, DCNov 25, 2024May 9, 2025Certified
Senior Policy Lead$130,000–$170,000
Level IV		Burlingame, CANov 25, 2024May 9, 2025Certified
Data and Policy Analyst II$70,000–$95,000
Level II		Riverside, CANov 20, 2024Mar 24, 2025Certified
Employee Development Senior Analyst$80,000–$105,000
Level III		Burlingame, CANov 13, 2024Dec 1, 2024Certified
Senior Software Developer$120,000–$135,000
Level II		Burlingame, CAOct 18, 2024Mar 28, 2025Certified
Senior Software Developer$120,000–$135,000
Level II		Little Elm, TXOct 18, 2024Mar 28, 2025Certified
Data and Policy Analyst IV$95,000–$142,000
Level IV		Burlingame, CAOct 3, 2024Oct 3, 2024Certified
Senior Policy Associate$135,000–$160,000
Level IV		Burlingame, CAOct 3, 2024Apr 3, 2025Certified
Data and Policy Analyst IV$95,000–$142,000
Level IV		Burlingame, CAOct 1, 2024Apr 1, 2025Certified
Data and Policy Analyst IV$95,000–$142,000
Level IV		Los Angeles, CAOct 1, 2024Apr 1, 2025Certified
Data and Policy Analyst II$70,000–$95,000
Level II		Burlingame, CASep 24, 2024Mar 24, 2025Certified
Data and Policy Analyst III$85,000–$120,000
Level III		Burlingame, CASep 20, 2024Mar 20, 2025Certified
Data and Policy Analyst III$85,000–$120,000
Level III		Seattle, WASep 20, 2024Mar 20, 2025Certified
Data and Policy Analyst III$85,000–$120,000
Level III		Brooklyn, NYSep 16, 2024Oct 1, 2024Certified
Visualization Developer$126,256
Level I		Lexington, MASep 5, 2024Feb 1, 2025Certified
Visualization Developer$126,256
Level I		Burlingame, CASep 4, 2024Feb 1, 2025Certified
Visualization Developer$126,256
Level I		Lexington, MASep 4, 2024Feb 1, 2025Withdrawn
Data and Policy Analyst III$84,178
Level III		Rancho Cordova, CAAug 16, 2024Aug 26, 2024Certified
Data and Policy Analyst III$80,000–$120,000
Level III		Burlingame, CAAug 16, 2024Aug 26, 2024Certified
IT Operations Analyst$96,096
Level I		Kirkland, WAAug 8, 2024Sep 5, 2024Certified
Data and Policy Analyst III$85,000–$125,000
Level III		Redmond, WAJul 19, 2024Aug 8, 2024Certified
Data and Policy Analyst III$85,000–$125,000
Level III		Burlingame, CAJul 18, 2024Aug 8, 2024Certified
Data and Policy Analyst III$85,000–$125,000
Level III		Burlingame, CAJul 18, 2024Jan 11, 2025Certified

Showing the 100 most recent of 213 applications.

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).