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The RAND Corporation: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
The RAND Corporation filed 31 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 31. Median offered salary: $129,402.
Does The RAND Corporation sponsor H-1B visas?
The RAND Corporation filed 31 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Apr 20, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Economist, Associate | 4 | $154,286 |
| Research Programmer, II | 3 | $106,798 |
| Policy Researcher, Associate | 3 | $129,402 |
| Technical Resident, Specialist | 3 | $180,952 |
| Information Scientist, Sr. | 2 | $255,000 |
| Defense Analyst, II | 2 | $71,982 |
| Policy Analyst, II | 2 | $77,500 |
| Physical Scientist, Full | 2 | $150,000 |
| Research Programmer I | 1 | $89,147 |
| Quantitative Analyst | 1 | $91,000 |
| Economist, Full | 1 | $176,190 |
| Information Scientist, Associate | 1 | $135,000 |
| Nuclear Security Fellow, Adjunct | 1 | $101,000 |
| Policy Analyst, I | 1 | $74,500 |
| Research Project Specialist, II | 1 | $72,010 |
| Resident Finance/Legal Expert | 1 | $240,000 |
| Data Scientist II | 1 | $115,844 |
| Data Scientist III | 1 | $126,354 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 12 | $113,399 |
| FY2024 | 6 | $142,500 |
| FY2025 | 6 | $96,865 |
| FY2026 | 7 | $154,000 |
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
- Arlington, VA16
- San Francisco, CA3
- Santa Monica, CA2
- Pittsburgh, PA2
- New York, NY2
- Arlingotn, VA1
- Nashville, TN1
- Emeryville, CA1
- Southside, AR1
- Denver, CO1
- Searcy, AR1
Occupations
- Sociologists8
- Statisticians7
- Economists7
- Data Scientists3
- Computer and Information Research Scientists3
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists2
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary1
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Policy Researcher, Associate | $129,402 Level IV | Arlington, VA | Apr 20, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Certified |
| Economist, Associate | $154,000 Level II | Arlington, VA | Apr 10, 2026 | Jul 5, 2026 | Certified |
| Data Scientist III | $126,354 Level III | Searcy, AR | Mar 6, 2026 | Jun 13, 2026 | Certified |
| Data Scientist II | $115,844 Level II | Arlington, VA | Mar 4, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Technical Resident, Specialist | $180,952 Level III | San Francisco, CA | Feb 3, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | Certified |
| Technical Resident, Specialist | $180,952 Level III | San Francisco, CA | Jan 26, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | Certified |
| Resident Finance/Legal Expert | $240,000 Level IV | Denver, CO | Dec 2, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Certified |
| Technical Resident, Specialist | $190,476 Level III | New York, NY | Sep 8, 2025 | Oct 20, 2025 | Certified |
| Research Project Specialist, II | $72,010 Level I | Arlington, VA | Aug 5, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Economist, Associate | $165,000 Level IV | Pittsburgh, PA | May 8, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | Certified |
| Policy Analyst, I | $74,500 Level I | Arlington, VA | Feb 26, 2025 | Jun 10, 2025 | Certified |
| Policy Analyst, II | $80,000 Level II | Arlington, VA | Feb 25, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Research Programmer, II | $113,730 Level III | Southside, AR | Nov 26, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 | Certified |
| Nuclear Security Fellow, Adjunct | $101,000 Level III | Arlington, VA | Aug 29, 2024 | Sep 3, 2024 | Certified |
| Physical Scientist, Full | $150,000 Level III | Emeryville, CA | Aug 19, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 | Certified |
| Defense Analyst, II | $73,965 Level I | New York, NY | Apr 5, 2024 | Apr 9, 2024 | Certified |
| Economist, Associate | $154,286 Level III | Nashville, TN | Apr 3, 2024 | Apr 9, 2024 | Certified |
| Information Scientist, Associate | $135,000 Level III | Arlington, VA | Jan 26, 2024 | Feb 26, 2024 | Certified |
| Physical Scientist, Full | $150,000 Level IV | Santa Monica, CA | Dec 5, 2023 | Jan 29, 2024 | Certified |
| Economist, Full | $176,190 Level III | Arlington, VA | Jul 17, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | Certified |
| Policy Analyst, II | $75,000 Level I | Arlington, VA | Jul 17, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | Certified |
| Research Programmer, II | $106,798 Level II | Arlington, VA | Apr 24, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Economist, Associate | $154,286 Level III | Arlington, VA | Apr 24, 2023 | Jul 17, 2023 | Certified |
| Quantitative Analyst | $91,000 Level I | Arlington, VA | Apr 5, 2023 | Jun 26, 2023 | Certified |
| Policy Researcher, Associate | $120,000 Level IV | Pittsburgh, PA | Mar 21, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | Certified |
| Information Scientist, Sr. | $255,000 Level IV | San Francisco, CA | Mar 6, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | Certified |
| Policy Researcher, Associate | $130,000 Level II | Arlington, VA | Feb 7, 2023 | Jul 5, 2023 | Certified |
| Research Programmer I | $89,147 Level I | Arlingotn, VA | Feb 6, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Research Programmer, II | $104,945 Level II | Arlington, VA | Dec 14, 2022 | May 22, 2023 | Certified |
| Information Scientist, Sr. | $255,000 Level IV | Santa Monica, CA | Dec 14, 2022 | Feb 20, 2023 | Certified |
| Defense Analyst, II | $70,000 Level I | Arlington, VA | Dec 14, 2022 | Jan 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).