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Pew Research Center

11 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $86,887 median salary, FY2023–2026.

WASHINGTON, DC NAICS: 541720

The verdict

Pew Research Center filed 11 H-1B petitions, more than 87% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $86,887 median offered wage.

11
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$86,887
median offered wage
Top 13%
of sponsors by volume

Based in WASHINGTON, DC. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Pew Research Center. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Pew Research Center filed 11 Labor Condition Applications covering 11 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (11 certified of 11 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on Pew Research Center’s H-1B petitions range from $65,000 at the low end to $102,622 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $86,887. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Research Associate-Race & Ethnicity (2 petitions at $93,000 avg), followed by Research Analyst- Religion and Research Associate-People & the Press. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. Pew Research Center is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC under NAICS code 541720, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in DC. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where Pew Research Center ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Pew Research Center is #15,566 of 119,880 employers nationally and #87 of 1,005 employers headquartered in DC. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$86,887

Median Salary

$86,887

Total Workers

11

Compare with another sponsor

Pew Research Center vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$86,887 · 33% higher than District of Columbia Public Schools
This sponsor
Peer
$65,251
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · about the same as District of Columbia Public Schools
This sponsor
Peer
100.0%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions11 · 98% lower than District of Columbia Public Schools
This sponsor
Peer
444
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 29.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Pew Research Center

Minimum
$65,000
Maximum
$102,622
Average Salary
$86,887

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+14%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

63.6% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DC

81.8% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 7 petitions · 100% certified · $82,143 avg
FY2024 1 petitions · 100% certified · $89,250 avg
FY2025 1 petitions · 100% certified · $92,820 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 7 7 $82,143
FY2024 1 1 $89,250
FY2025 1 1 $92,820
FY2026(partial) 2 2 $99,345

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Pew Research Center

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Research Associate-Race & Ethnicity 2 $93,000
Research Analyst- Religion 2 $65,000
Research Associate-People & the Press 1 $93,000
Research Associate-Family Demography, Social Trends 1 $93,000
Research Associate 1 $102,622
Communications Manager-Global Attitudes Research 1 $92,820
Communications Manager-Global Attitudes 1 $89,250
Communications Manager 1 $96,069
Communications Associate-Global Attitudes/Global Migration & 1 $73,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Pew Research Center places H-1B workers across the United States

DC 11 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Pew Research Center

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Research Associate Washington, DC $102,622 Certified FY2026
Communications Manager Washington, DC $96,069 Certified FY2026
Communications Manager-Global Attitudes Research Washington, DC $92,820 Certified FY2025
Communications Manager-Global Attitudes Washington , DC $89,250 Certified FY2024
Research Associate-Family Demography, Social Trends Washington, DC $93,000 Certified FY2023
Research Associate-People & the Press Washington , DC $93,000 Certified FY2023
Communications Associate-Global Attitudes/Global Migration & Washington DC, DC $73,000 Certified FY2023
Research Associate-Race & Ethnicity Washington, DC, DC $93,000 Certified FY2023
Research Analyst- Religion Washington , DC $65,000 Certified FY2023
Research Associate-Race & Ethnicity Washington, DC, DC $93,000 Certified FY2023
Research Analyst- Religion Washington , DC $65,000 Certified FY2023

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Other H-1B sponsors based in DC, ranked by petition volume

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Pew Research Center filed?

Pew Research Center has filed 11 H-1B LCA petitions covering 11 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Pew Research Center?

Pew Research Center has a 100% certification rate, with 11 out of 11 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Pew Research Center?

The average H-1B salary at Pew Research Center is $86,887. Salaries range from $65,000 to $102,622.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Pew Research Center?

The top H-1B job titles at Pew Research Center include Research Associate-Race & Ethnicity , Research Analyst- Religion , Research Associate-People & the Press. The most common position is Research Associate-Race & Ethnicity with 2 petitions at an average salary of $93,000.

Where is Pew Research Center located?

Pew Research Center is headquartered in WASHINGTON, DC.

Is Pew Research Center H-1B dependent?

No, Pew Research Center is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Pew Research Center's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Pew Research Center filed 7 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $82,143 to $99,345.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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