The Sphere Institute H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — The Sphere Institute sponsors H-1B workers. Across 87 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $95,000. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
The Sphere Institute filed 87 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 13 states between Oct 2024 and Jun 2026. The median offered base wage was $95,000.
- Median offered wage
- $95,000
- Certified filings
- 87
- Work locations
- 13 states
- Distinct roles
- 43
Most-filed roles at The Sphere Institute
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Research Analyst I | 11 | $70,000 |
| Data And Policy Analyst I | 4 | $65,000 |
| Lead Research Analyst Ii | 4 | $85,000 |
| Data And Policy Analyst Ii | 4 | $70,000 |
| Data And Policy Analyst Iii | 4 | $85,000 |
| Data And Policy Analyst Iv | 4 | $95,000 |
| Policy Associate | 3 | $105,000 |
| Associate Researcher Ii | 3 | $130,568 |
| Research Operations Lead | 3 | $105,000 |
| Data Operations Analyst Ii | 2 | $65,229 |
| Data Operations Specialist | 2 | $75,816 |
| Senior Research Analyst I | 2 | $95,000 |
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 | 5 | $72,772 |
| Level II — qualified | 40 | $70,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 10 | $85,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 32 | $105,000 |
Where The Sphere Institute hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 62 | $95,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $105,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $71,386 |
| Virginia | 4 | $99,094 |
| Texas | 3 | $85,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $88,114 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $107,784 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $65,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $76,814 |
| Illinois | 1 | $105,000 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Operations Lead | Burlingame, California | $105,000 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Lead Research Analyst II | La Jolla, California | $82,139 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Lead Research Analyst II | Tustin, California | $85,000 | III | May 2026 |
| Lead Research Analyst II | Burlingame, California | $85,000 | III | May 2026 |
| Lead Data Operations Analyst II | Burlingame, California | $85,000 | III | May 2026 |
| Lead Operations Coordinator | Miami, Florida | $76,814 | II | May 2026 |
| Data Engineering and Operations Lead | Chelsea, Massachusetts | $140,130 | II | Apr 2026 |
| Lead Research Analyst I | Fontana, California | $70,000 | II | Apr 2026 |
| Senior Research Analyst I | Aldie, Virginia | $95,000 | IV | Apr 2026 |
| AppDev Lead DevOps Engineer | Burlingame, California | $164,000 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Senior HR Operations Lead | Burlingame, California | $101,150 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Senior HR Operations Lead | Fremont, California | $101,150 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Front End App Developer | Burlingame, California | $126,000 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Associate Researcher I | Fairfax, Virginia | $146,037 | IV | Mar 2026 |
| Software Development Product Manager | Portland, Oregon | $71,240 | I | Feb 2026 |
| Research Operations Lead | Burlingame, California | $105,000 | IV | Feb 2026 |
| Lead Research Analyst I | Aldie, Virginia | $103,189 | II | Feb 2026 |
| Lead Research Analyst I | Burlingame, California | $70,000 | II | Feb 2026 |
| Associate Research Manager II | Chino Hills, California | $135,000 | II | Jan 2026 |
| Lead Research Analyst I | Seattle, Washington | $70,000 | II | Jan 2026 |
Legal entities included: The Sphere Institute; The SPHERE Institute.
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 Oct 2024–Jun 2026.
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