Cornerstone Research Economist salary
Based on 88 H-1B filings by Cornerstone Research, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Research Economist, Associate Economist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $105,000 |
| 25th | $160,000 |
| 50th (median) | $230,000 |
| 75th | $240,000 |
| 90th | $245,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $120,000 | $80,000 | $175,000 | 49 |
| FY2021 | $115,000 | $85,000 | $175,000 | 25 |
| FY2022 | $122,500 | $90,000 | $175,000 | 32 |
| FY2023 | $200,000 | $140,000 | $210,000 | 33 |
| FY2024 | $220,000 | $102,769 | $220,000 | 38 |
| FY2025 | $195,000 | $152,500 | $232,500 | 47 |
| FY2026 | $235,000 | $160,000 | $240,000 | 41 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (California 27). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $105,000 | 18 |
| Level II · Qualified | $235,000 | 68 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 2 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a economist make at Cornerstone Research?
In H-1B filings, Cornerstone Research, Inc.'s median base salary for Economist is $230,000; half of filings fall between $160,000 and $240,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Cornerstone Research sponsor H-1B visas for economists?
Yes. Cornerstone Research, Inc. filed 88 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 19-3011 (Economists), so this page covers every job title Cornerstone Research filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology