SAS Institute
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 79 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Cary, NC
At a glance
- SAS Institute hires at the expert level. 48% of its filings are Level IV, 2.7 times the share across all H-1B employers (18%).
- Pays at a high floor. 82% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at SAS Institute's jobs and locations has a median of $137,842.
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Percentiles from SAS Institute's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What SAS Institute hires for
Bar: share of SAS Institute's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 95% of filings (14 occupations in total).
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $152,298 | 38 |
| Statistician | $140,795 | 16 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at SAS Institute.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 0% of filings
Mid-level · 15% of filings
Senior · 37% of filings
Expert · 48% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $109,262 | 11 |
| Senior · Level III | $132,080 | 27 |
| Expert · Level IV | $154,877 | 35 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where SAS Institute files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $140,795 | 62 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $108,971 |
| 25th | $125,975 |
| 50th (median) | $140,795 |
| 75th | $156,063 |
| 90th | $167,016 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $106,475 | $93,787 | $119,741 | 84 |
| FY2021 | $108,638 | $92,607 | $121,249 | 50 |
| FY2022 | $113,339 | $101,972 | $131,851 | 50 |
| FY2023 | $126,516 | $105,414 | $141,003 | 42 |
| FY2024 | $128,836 | $113,125 | $141,669 | 26 |
| FY2025 | $132,205 | $125,694 | $154,877 | 37 |
| FY2026 | $140,795 | $130,171 | $157,248 | 42 |
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 SAS Institute
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Statistician Developer | $140,795 | $129.5k–$140.8k | 14 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About SAS Institute
SAS Institute's filings list its industry as Computer Systems Design and Related Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5415). Its main U.S. filing address is in Cary, NC 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, Statistician and QA Engineer and the main metro areas are Raleigh, NC, Columbia, SC and San Diego, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does SAS Institute sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. SAS Institute filed 79 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 SAS Institute pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on SAS Institute's H-1B filings is $140,795; half of filings fall between $125,975 and $156,063. Bonus and stock are not included.