The Brookings Institution
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 10 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Washington, DC
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Percentiles from The Brookings Institution'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 | 1 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 3 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 1 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where The Brookings Institution 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 | $59,000 | 10 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $55,470 |
| 25th | $56,750 |
| 50th (median) | $59,000 |
| 75th | $63,643 |
| 90th | $96,900 |
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 The Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution'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 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 Research Assistant (Social Science), Accountant and Political Scientist and the main metro areas are Washington, DC. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does The Brookings Institution sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. The Brookings Institution filed 10 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 The Brookings Institution pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on The Brookings Institution's H-1B filings is $59,000; half of filings fall between $56,750 and $63,643. Bonus and stock are not included.