Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 13 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
- Main U.S. filing address: Washington, DC
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What Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System hires for
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Economist | $170,000 | 13 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
Pay by level
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | $170,000 | 13 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System files many roles at exactly $170,000. 8 of 13 filings (62%).
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $170,000 | 13 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $170,000 |
| 25th | $170,000 |
| 50th (median) | $170,000 |
| 75th | $185,000 |
| 90th | $198,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $152,500 | $150,000 | $160,000 | 16 |
| FY2021 | $160,000 | $150,000 | $165,000 | 26 |
| FY2022 | $160,000 | $160,000 | $160,000 | 16 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 3 |
| FY2025 | $170,000 | $170,000 | $170,000 | 10 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 3 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economist | $170,000 | $170k–$185k | 13 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System's filings list its industry as Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (Public Administration sector, NAICS 9211). Its main U.S. filing address is in Washington, DC and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q2. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Economist and the main metro areas are Washington, DC. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
Questions
Does Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System filed 13 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q2. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System's H-1B filings is $170,000; half of filings fall between $170,000 and $185,000. Bonus and stock are not included.