Cato Institute
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 10 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Washington, DC
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Percentiles from Cato Institute's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 6 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 4 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Cato Institute files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $89,000 | 10 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $59,775 |
| 25th | $70,867 |
| 50th (median) | $89,000 |
| 75th | $105,752 |
| 90th | $149,600 |
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.
About Cato Institute
Cato Institute's filings list its industry as Scientific Research and Development Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5417). Its main U.S. filing address is in Washington, DC and its filings in the data run from FY2021 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Economist, Graphic Designer and Event Planner and the main metro areas are Washington, DC. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Cato Institute sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Cato Institute filed 10 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Cato Institute pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Cato Institute's H-1B filings is $89,000; half of filings fall between $70,867 and $105,752. Bonus and stock are not included.