American University salaries in Washington, DC
Based on 24 certified H-1B filings by American University in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$100,759
Middle 50%$94.1k–$126.1k
vs. all employers here−18%comparison median $122,699
Filings24FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $84,893 |
| 25th | $94,130 |
| 50th (median) | $100,759 |
| 75th | $126,133 |
| 90th | $180,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $58,695 | $55,457 | $65,500 | 13 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2022 | $53,843 | $49,978 | $62,070 | 14 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2024 | $93,000 | $69,750 | $100,000 | 17 |
| FY2025 | $104,397 | $98,180 | $117,482 | 12 |
| FY2026 | $97,500 | $88,133 | $157,500 | 12 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomer | too few | 4 |
| Business Professor | too few | 4 |
| Economics Professor | too few | 3 |
| Political Science Teacher | too few | 3 |
Jobs with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings; links go to all employers for that job in Washington, DC.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $100,759 | 24 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.