Cornell University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 268 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Headquarters: Ithaca
- Founded 1865
- 11,062 employees (2020)
At a glance
- Cornell University hires mid-level. 44% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Most filed: Molecular and Cellular Biologist. 8% of its filings. After that come Veterinarian and Engineering Professor.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 87% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $84,100, median prevailing wage $70,803.
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Percentiles from Cornell University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Cornell University hires for
Bar: share of Cornell University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 47% of filings (59 occupations in total).
Show all 6 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $77,000 | 22 |
| Veterinarian | $51,000 | 17 |
| Engineering Professor | $132,021 | 16 |
| Business Professor | $241,832 | 14 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $62,232 | 11 |
| Medical School Professor | $170,000 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Cornell University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 39% of filings
Mid-level · 44% of filings
Senior · 15% of filings
Expert · 1% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $72,000 | 99 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $107,400 | 113 |
| Senior · Level III | $123,242 | 39 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Cornell University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Ithaca, NY | $83,100 | 260 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $61,428 |
| 25th | $69,430 |
| 50th (median) | $84,100 |
| 75th | $124,672 |
| 90th | $183,898 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $67,482 | $55,000 | $110,500 | 148 |
| FY2021 | $76,900 | $57,456 | $102,315 | 157 |
| FY2022 | $68,500 | $57,000 | $105,000 | 161 |
| FY2023 | $81,000 | $63,813 | $125,548 | 184 |
| FY2024 | $75,290 | $65,000 | $125,076 | 177 |
| FY2025 | $83,000 | $67,660 | $127,705 | 171 |
| FY2026 | $85,000 | $71,680 | $124,610 | 97 |
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 Cornell University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Associate | $68,250 | $62.2k–$72.9k | 81 |
| Assistant Professor | $135,000 | $111.3k–$170.8k | 80 |
| Research Associate | $80,330 | $74.3k–$90k | 38 |
| Clinical Trainee Resident | $51,000 | $50.3k–$51k | 14 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Cornell University
Cornell University's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Ithaca, NY and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Molecular and Cellular Biologist, Veterinarian and Engineering Professor and the main metro areas are Ithaca, NY, New York, NY and Dallas, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
- Founded
- 1865
- Headquarters
- Ithaca
- Employees
- 11,062 (2020)
- Website
- cornell.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Cornell University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Cornell University filed 268 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 Cornell University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Cornell University's H-1B filings is $84,100; half of filings fall between $69,430 and $124,672. Bonus and stock are not included.