The RAND H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — The RAND sponsors H-1B workers. Across 11 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $126,354. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
The RAND filed 11 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 6 states between Dec 2024 and Mar 2026. The median offered base wage was $126,354.
- Median offered wage
- $126,354
- Certified filings
- 11
- Work locations
- 6 states
- Distinct roles
- 9
Most-filed roles at The RAND
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Technical Resident, Specialist | 3 | $180,952 |
| Economist, Associate | 1 | $165,000 |
| Data Scientist, Ii | 1 | $115,844 |
| Data Scientist, Iii | 1 | $126,354 |
| Policy Analyst, I | 1 | $74,500 |
| Policy Analyst, Ii | 1 | $80,000 |
| Research Programmer, Ii | 1 | $113,730 |
| Research Project Specialist, Ii | 1 | $72,010 |
| Resident Finance/Legal Expert | 1 | $240,000 |
Wage-level distribution
DOL prevailing-wage levels reflect the seniority the employer certified, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent).
| Level | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 2 | $73,255 |
| Level II — qualified | 2 | $97,922 |
| Level III — experienced | 5 | $180,952 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 2 | $202,500 |
Where The RAND hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 4 | $77,250 |
| California | 2 | $180,952 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $120,042 |
| Colorado | 1 | $240,000 |
| New York | 1 | $190,476 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $165,000 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Scientist, III | Searcy, Arkansas | $126,354 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Data Scientist, II | Arlington, Virginia | $115,844 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Technical Resident, Specialist | San Francisco, California | $180,952 | III | Feb 2026 |
| Technical Resident, Specialist | San Francisco, California | $180,952 | III | Feb 2026 |
| Resident Finance/Legal Expert | Denver, Colorado | $240,000 | IV | Dec 2025 |
| Technical Resident, Specialist | New York, New York | $190,476 | III | Sep 2025 |
| Research Project Specialist, II | Arlington, Virginia | $72,010 | I | Aug 2025 |
| Economist, Associate | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | $165,000 | IV | May 2025 |
| Policy Analyst, I | Arlington, Virginia | $74,500 | I | Mar 2025 |
| Policy Analyst, II | Arlington, Virginia | $80,000 | II | Mar 2025 |
| Research Programmer, II | Southside, Arkansas | $113,730 | III | Dec 2024 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC certified Labor Condition Applications (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3), public disclosure data. Wages are employer-offered base pay and exclude bonuses, equity, and other compensation. Denied and withdrawn filings are excluded. Figures reflect filings decided Dec 2024–Mar 2026.
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For general educational purposes, not career or financial advice. Wages are employer-offered base pay from certified DOL LCA records and may differ from total compensation.