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Political Scientist is a International Affairs job with over 805 current openings filled by an H1B employee. Most Political Scientists are hired by companies in the Voluntary Health Organizations industry. The average H1B Political Scientists job lasts 1,001 days.


Jobs Hired
805
Hiring Companies
390
Hiring Industries
100
Average Salary
$81,812
Approved
88%


What do Political Scientists do?

Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.

Source: O-NET OnLine



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Political Scientists Jobs Over Time vs Average Salary Over Time

Political Scientists has been a job in the H1B Visa program since 2011 where they hired 42 employees. This job peaked in 2023 with 87 employees, and have since been on a decline with the most recent number of employees being 13 in 2025.
Political Scientists has been a job in the H1B Visa program since 2011 where the average salary was $87,285. This job peaked in 2025 with an average salary of $92,931, and the recent trend shows the average salary on an incline.


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