The Simons Foundation
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 31 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: New York, NY
At a glance
- The Simons Foundation hires mid-level. 65% of its filings are Level II, 1.5 times the share across all H-1B employers (42%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 100% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $95,249, median prevailing wage $83,491.
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Percentiles from The Simons Foundation's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What The Simons Foundation hires for
Bar: share of The Simons Foundation's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Physicist | $115,125 | 22 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at The Simons Foundation.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 35% of filings
Mid-level · 65% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $91,000 | 11 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $147,087 | 20 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where The Simons Foundation files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
The Simons Foundation files many roles at exactly $91,000. 10 of 31 filings (32%).
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $95,249 | 31 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $90,000 |
| 25th | $91,000 |
| 50th (median) | $95,249 |
| 75th | $157,497 |
| 90th | $162,510 |
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 The Simons Foundation
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flatiron Research Fellow | $91,000 | $90k–$91k | 17 |
| Associate Research Scientist | $157,081 | $140k–$161.9k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About The Simons Foundation
The Simons Foundation'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 New York, NY and its filings in the data run from FY2024 to FY2026 Q2. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Physicist, Astronomer and Research Scientist (Computer Science) and the main metro areas are New York, NY. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does The Simons Foundation sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. The Simons Foundation filed 31 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q2. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does The Simons Foundation pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on The Simons Foundation's H-1B filings is $95,249; half of filings fall between $91,000 and $157,497. Bonus and stock are not included.