The Sphere Institute
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 87 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Burlingame, CA
At a glance
- The Sphere Institute hires mid-level. 46% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 93% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $95,000, median prevailing wage $71,427.
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Percentiles from The Sphere Institute's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What The Sphere Institute hires for
Bar: share of The Sphere Institute's filings. Figure: median base salary.
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant (Social Science) | $85,000 | 68 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at The Sphere Institute.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 6% of filings
Mid-level · 46% of filings
Senior · 11% of filings
Expert · 37% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 5 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $70,000 | 40 |
| Senior · Level III | $85,000 | 10 |
| Expert · Level IV | $105,000 | 32 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where The Sphere Institute files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $95,000 | 47 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,000 |
| 25th | $71,365 |
| 50th (median) | $95,000 |
| 75th | $105,000 |
| 90th | $135,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $75,000 | $60,000 | $75,000 | 71 |
| FY2021 | $70,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 | 58 |
| FY2022 | $76,752 | $63,050 | $80,000 | 94 |
| FY2023 | $80,000 | $72,500 | $95,000 | 51 |
| FY2024 | $85,000 | $75,000 | $103,563 | 61 |
| FY2025 | $85,000 | $71,811 | $105,920 | 58 |
| FY2026 | $95,000 | $71,240 | $105,000 | 29 |
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 Sphere Institute
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data and Policy Analyst | $80,000 | $68.8k–$87.5k | 16 |
| Lead Research Analyst | $70,000 | $70k–$83.6k | 15 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About The Sphere Institute
The Sphere 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 Burlingame, 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 Assistant (Social Science), Statistician and QA Engineer and the main metro areas are San Francisco, CA, Washington, DC and Riverside, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does The Sphere Institute sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. The Sphere Institute filed 87 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 Sphere Institute pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on The Sphere Institute's H-1B filings is $95,000; half of filings fall between $71,365 and $105,000. Bonus and stock are not included.