CRA International
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 151 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Boston, MA
At a glance
- CRA International hires entry-level. 43% of its filings are Level I, 2.2 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Economist. 39% of its filings. After that come Statistician and Operations Research Analyst.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 99% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $113,000, median prevailing wage $94,910.
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Percentiles from CRA International's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What CRA International hires for
Bar: share of CRA International's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 99% of filings (11 occupations in total).
Show all 5 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Economist | $143,000 | 59 |
| Statistician | $118,000 | 31 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $102,500 | 16 |
| Quantitative Analyst | $101,000 | 13 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $100,000 | 13 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at CRA International.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 43% of filings
Mid-level · 28% of filings
Senior · 19% of filings
Expert · 11% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $95,000 | 63 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $120,000 | 41 |
| Senior · Level III | $220,000 | 28 |
| Expert · Level IV | $222,500 | 16 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where CRA International files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 5 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $110,000 | 37 |
| San Francisco, CA | $120,000 | 32 |
| Washington, DC | $120,000 | 27 |
| New York, NY | $130,000 | 23 |
| Chicago, IL | $100,250 | 20 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $89,500 |
| 25th | $95,000 |
| 50th (median) | $113,000 |
| 75th | $160,250 |
| 90th | $235,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $78,437 | $71,178 | $92,500 | 51 |
| FY2021 | $89,264 | $77,267 | $124,405 | 40 |
| FY2022 | $91,000 | $77,002 | $113,142 | 58 |
| FY2023 | $98,862 | $91,000 | $145,000 | 44 |
| FY2024 | $105,000 | $91,000 | $116,250 | 48 |
| FY2025 | $111,500 | $95,000 | $160,000 | 86 |
| FY2026 | $115,000 | $98,000 | $195,500 | 65 |
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 CRA International
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consulting Associate Competition | $128,000 | $114.3k–$133k | 18 |
| Senior Associate Competition | $235,000 | $220k–$240k | 17 |
| Associate Competition | $100,000 | $95k–$106.3k | 12 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About CRA International
CRA International's filings list its industry as Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5416). Its main U.S. filing address is in Boston, MA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Economist, Statistician and Operations Research Analyst and the main metro areas are Boston, MA, San Francisco, CA and Washington, DC. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does CRA International sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. CRA International filed 151 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 CRA International pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on CRA International's H-1B filings is $113,000; half of filings fall between $95,000 and $160,250. Bonus and stock are not included.