Honda Research Institute
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 17 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: San Jose, CA
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Percentiles from Honda Research 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 | 3 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 8 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 1 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 5 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Honda Research Institute files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $155,741 | 14 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $126,672 |
| 25th | $150,000 |
| 50th (median) | $159,182 |
| 75th | $177,100 |
| 90th | $230,714 |
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 Honda Research Institute
Honda Research 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 San Jose, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Research Scientist (Computer Science), Validation Engineer and Engineering Director and the main metro areas are San Jose, CA, San Luis Obispo, CA and Columbus, OH. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Honda Research Institute sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Honda Research Institute filed 17 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 Honda Research Institute pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Honda Research Institute's H-1B filings is $159,182; half of filings fall between $150,000 and $177,100. Bonus and stock are not included.