National Public Radio
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 13 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers
- Main U.S. filing address: Washington, DC
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Percentiles from National Public Radio'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 | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 1 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 4 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 5 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where National Public Radio 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 | $122,679 | 12 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $81,610 |
| 25th | $92,373 |
| 50th (median) | $120,931 |
| 75th | $124,426 |
| 90th | $152,059 |
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 National Public Radio
National Public Radio's filings list its industry as Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (Information sector, NAICS 5162). Its main U.S. filing address is in Washington, DC and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Editor and Reporter and the main metro areas are Washington, DC and New York, NY. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does National Public Radio sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. National Public Radio filed 13 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 National Public Radio pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on National Public Radio's H-1B filings is $120,931; half of filings fall between $92,373 and $124,426. Bonus and stock are not included.