Cato Institute salaries in Washington, DC
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings by Cato Institute in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$89,000
Middle 50%$70.9k–$105.8k
vs. all employers here−27%comparison median $122,699
Filings10FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
All employers here
$25k$50k$75k$100k$125k$150k$175k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $59,775 |
| 25th | $70,867 |
| 50th (median) | $89,000 |
| 75th | $105,752 |
| 90th | $149,600 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Economist | too few | 3 |
| Graphic Designer | too few | 2 |
Jobs with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings; links go to all employers for that job in Washington, DC.
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.