Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation filed 6 H-1B applications for Natural Sciences Managers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $313,968. That is 161.1% above the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles. These are DOL-certified wages committed to in Labor Condition Applications — not necessarily the number of visas approved by USCIS.
Filings by Occupation (2023)
"vs Market" compares this employer's certified median to the OEWS national median wage for the same occupation. A negative number means the certified H-1B wage trails the broader U.S. market for that role.
| Occupation | State | Filings | Median | Market (OEWS) | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | WA | 2 | $520,000 | $157,740 | +229.7% |
| Economists | WA | 1 | $220,524 | $115,730 | +90.6% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | WA | 1 | $400,000 | $110,680 | +261.4% |
| General and Operations Managers | DC | 1 | $215,000 | $101,280 | +112.3% |
| Economists | DC | 1 | $214,317 | $115,730 | +85.2% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Natural Sciences Managers
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Natural Sciences Managers.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | 5 | $64,615 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI | 4 | $66,674 |
| Blue Matter Consulting LLC | 4 | $207,300 |
| Pfizer Inc. | 3 | $164,918 |
| Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | 3 | $53,726 |
| Purdue University | 3 | $90,000 |
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | 3 | $62,365 |
| Chugai Pharma USA, Inc. | 3 | $237,487 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA Performance Data. LCA filings reflect employer certification commitments, not USCIS visa approvals.
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