Political Scientists H1B Salary Data
SOC 19-3094.00· Last updated from DOL OFLC Disclosure Data · FY2026
The median H1B base salary for Political Scientists is $98,832, based on 456 disclosure filings to the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data (FY2026) · About
Median H1B Wage
$98,832
Total H1B Filings
456
Wage Range
$48,911 – $269,592
Prevailing Wage Premium
+15.5% above
Filings at prevailing wage
9%
Share of H-1B filings offering exactly the DOL prevailing wage.
H-1B Wage Distribution
- P25 $74,714
- P50 (median) $98,832
- P75 $125,000
- P90 $161,940
Counts are H-1B disclosure filings (LCA filing-level counts, not distinct individuals or hires). The median (P50) equals the headline median, $98,832.
H-1B Prevailing-Wage Level Mix
- Level I (entry)36.5%(175)
- Level II30.3%(145)
- Level III14.0%(67)
- Level IV (expert)11.7%(56)
- Unknown7.5%(36)
OEWS prevailing-wage levels claimed on the filings (Level I entry → Level IV expert); filing-level counts. Wage level affects lottery odds →
FY2027 Lottery Entry Weighting
Under the FY2027 weighted H-1B selection, a cap-subject registration earns pool entries equal to its OEWS wage level — Level IV gets 4×the entries of Level I. More entries mean proportionally better odds, but the actual odds also depend on the national applicant pool, which is unknown until the draw runs — so this card shows the entry weighting, not a chance of being selected.
2.01 entries
Average lottery entries per registration for this role and area under FY2027 weighting (1 = entry-level, 4 = highest).
- Level I (entry)1×39.5% of filings (175)
- Level II2×32.7% of filings (145)
- Level III3×15.1% of filings (67)
- Level IV (expert)4×12.7% of filings (56)
27.8% of level-tagged filings here are Level III–IV (3–4 entries each). The draw stays beneficiary-centric: one person is one unit no matter how many employers register them, and if the same beneficiary is registered at different wage levels, the lowest level sets the weight.
Rules as of July 24, 2026; effective for FY2027 (DHS weighted selection, eff. Feb 27 2026); subject to ongoing litigation.
FY2027 DHS weighted selection · OEWS wage levels · entry weighting only, not a guarantee of selection.
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P10 $62,320 · P50 $98,832 · P90 $161,940
LCA filing-level counts, not distinct individuals or hires.
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H-1B Year-Over-Year Trend
- FY2023 110 filings · $99,570
- FY2025 109 filings · $96,288
Bars are LCA filing-level counts per fiscal year (not distinct cases; they don’t sum to the headline total). The latest FY is a partial year — shown hatched/faded with a dashed median line, not a completed trend point. Earlier years may be affected by SOC occupation-code revisions, so volumes aren’t strictly comparable across the full range.
Top H1B Employers
Political Scientists — H-1B salary summary (FY2021–2026)
As of FY2026, Political Scientists (SOC 19-3094.00) has 456 H-1B LCA filings on record with a median annual wage of $98,832, representing a 15.5% premium above the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation. The top employers were Stanford University, the trustees of princeton university, and georgetown university. Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC Disclosure Data, aggregated and analyzed by VisaSalaries Research. https://visasalaries.com/about
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median H1B salary for Political Scientists?
The median H1B base salary for Political Scientists is $98,832, based on 456 labor condition application (LCA) filings disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
How many H1B applications are filed for Political Scientists roles?
There are 456 H1B LCA filings on record for SOC occupation Political Scientists (19-3094.00) with the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
What is the H1B salary range for Political Scientists?
Disclosed H1B annual wages for Political Scientists range from $48,911 to $269,592, based on DOL OFLC filings through FY2026.
How do Political Scientists H1B wages compare to the prevailing wage?
The median H1B wage for Political Scientists is 15.5% above the U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage for this SOC occupation.
Which employers file the most H1B applications for Political Scientists?
The top H1B sponsors for Political Scientists are Stanford University, the trustees of princeton university, georgetown university, trustees of the university of pennsylvania, and Johns Hopkins University. Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data.
What SOC code is Political Scientists?
Political Scientists is classified under SOC code 19-3094.00 in the U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification system.
Where does this Political Scientists H1B salary data come from?
All figures are aggregated from U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure filings (H-1B LCA records) by VisaSalaries and updated quarterly. See our data overview at https://visasalaries.com/about for details.