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Wikimedia Foundation, Inc.: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. filed 13 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 13. Median offered salary: $161,181.
Does Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. sponsor H-1B visas?
Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. filed 13 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Jun 11, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Developer Advocate | 3 | $195,857 |
| Senior Manager, Finance | 2 | $167,378 |
| Senior Data Scientist | 2 | $147,562 |
| Senior UX Designer | 1 | $125,760 |
| Senior Strategist | 1 | $116,189 |
| Operations Research Analyst | 1 | $107,619 |
| Public Policy Communications Specialist | 1 | $70,491 |
| Group Manager, Design | 1 | $163,509 |
| Senior Legal Counsel | 1 | $176,033 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 5 | $133,942 |
| FY2024 | 4 | $135,564 |
| FY2025 | 1 | $175,885 |
| FY2026 | 3 | $195,857 |
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
- Software Developers3
- Financial Managers2
- Statisticians2
- Graphic Designers1
- Data Scientists1
- Operations Research Analysts1
- Public Relations Specialists1
- Computer and Information Systems Managers1
- Lawyers1
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Data Scientist | $161,181–$188,288 Level II | Long Island City, NY | Jun 11, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Developer Advocate | $195,857 Level III | San Francisco, CA | Mar 6, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Developer Advocate | $195,857 Level III | San Francisco, CA | Feb 17, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Senior Manager, Finance | $175,885–$207,132 Level III | Austin, TX | Jun 11, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Group Manager, Design | $163,509–$171,508 Level I | San Francisco, CA | Sep 5, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 | Certified |
| Senior Legal Counsel | $176,033–$177,336 | San Francisco, CA | Aug 5, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Public Policy Communications Specialist | $70,491–$107,851 Level II | New York, NY | Mar 14, 2024 | May 27, 2024 | Certified |
| Operations Research Analyst | $107,619–$158,970 Level II | San Francisco, CA | Oct 31, 2023 | Apr 5, 2024 | Certified |
| Senior Strategist | $116,189–$149,618 Level III | Providence, RI | Jul 28, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 | Certified |
| Senior Data Scientist | $133,942–$168,438 Level III | Long Island City, NY | May 19, 2023 | Nov 14, 2023 | Certified |
| Senior Developer Advocate | $167,149 Level III | San Francisco, CA | Mar 21, 2023 | Aug 13, 2023 | Certified |
| Senior UX Designer | $125,760–$188,640 Level III | San Francisco, CA | Feb 7, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Senior Manager, Finance | $158,870–$188,858 Level III | Encinitas, CA | Sep 29, 2022 | Mar 23, 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).