California State University, Northridge
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 32 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Northridge, CA
At a glance
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 94% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at California State University, Northridge's jobs and locations has a median of $102,114.
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Percentiles from California State University, Northridge's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where California State University, Northridge files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $97,362 | 28 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $82,464 |
| 25th | $91,077 |
| 50th (median) | $102,114 |
| 75th | $125,175 |
| 90th | $156,967 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $80,004 | $72,732 | $98,000 | 17 |
| FY2021 | $82,000 | $60,160 | $100,882 | 15 |
| FY2022 | $98,000 | $90,000 | $125,004 | 23 |
| FY2023 | $84,504 | $80,004 | $100,008 | 13 |
| FY2024 | $100,000 | $78,750 | $108,000 | 17 |
| FY2025 | $105,000 | $88,200 | $125,004 | 21 |
| FY2026 | $95,496 | $94,488 | $134,172 | 11 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at California State University, Northridge
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $105,000 | $94.5k–$143.3k | 25 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Northridge, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Business Professor, Engineering Professor and Computer Science Professor and the main metro areas are Los Angeles, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does California State University, Northridge sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. California State University, Northridge filed 32 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does California State University, Northridge pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on California State University, Northridge's H-1B filings is $102,114; half of filings fall between $91,077 and $125,175. Bonus and stock are not included.