Political Scientists H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Political Scientists is $93K/year, across 376 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Political Scientists petitions are filed at Level I (Entry). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 140 | 40.0% | $72K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 118 | 33.7% | $108K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 52 | 14.9% | $132K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 40 | 11.4% | $156K | 4× |
Across 350 certified Political Scientists filings with a reported DOL wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Political Scientists
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 18 | $118K |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | 14 | $71K |
| Columbia University | 10 | $82K |
| The Washington Institute for Near East Policy | 9 | $120K |
| Carnegie Endowment for International Peace | 8 | $153K |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | 8 | $72K |
| The University of Southern California | 7 | $54K |
| New York University | 7 | $101K |
Ranked by certified Political Scientists filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Political Scientists H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC | 127 | $112K |
| New York | 72 | $90K |
| California | 67 | $100K |
| Massachusetts | 19 | $100K |
| New Jersey | 16 | $70K |
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $68K |
| Texas | 10 | $84K |
| Virginia | 8 | $75K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Political Scientists H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 118 | $112K |
Metros with the highest Political Scientists H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 19-3094.00 — Political Scientists — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.