Denver Public Schools District 1
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 243 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Denver, CO
At a glance
- Most filed: Elementary School Teacher. 58% of its filings. After that come High School Teacher and Special Education Teacher.
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 99% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Denver Public Schools District 1's jobs and locations has a median of $70,728.
- 1st among the largest filers in its industry. Denver Public Schools District 1's median ($70,728) is above Houston Independent School District.
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Percentiles from Denver Public Schools District 1's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Denver Public Schools District 1 hires for
Bar: share of Denver Public Schools District 1's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 3 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $73,874 | 140 |
| High School Teacher | $74,930 | 76 |
| Special Education Teacher | $63,244 | 14 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Denver Public Schools District 1.
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.
Denver Public Schools District 1 vs. industry peers
District Of Columbia Public Schools$65,000
Milwaukee Board of School Directors$54,386
Harmony Public Schools$53,610
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 6111).
Where Denver Public Schools District 1 files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | $70,728 | 243 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $55,257 |
| 25th | $57,666 |
| 50th (median) | $70,728 |
| 75th | $84,803 |
| 90th | $91,415 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $65,643 | $55,813 | $69,610 | 31 |
| FY2021 | $61,588 | $54,515 | $68,014 | 59 |
| FY2022 | $62,820 | $51,595 | $71,730 | 96 |
| FY2023 | $64,890 | $54,141 | $71,917 | 89 |
| FY2024 | $64,575 | $54,141 | $79,130 | 130 |
| FY2025 | $66,716 | $55,257 | $84,709 | 147 |
| FY2026 | $75,998 | $60,898 | $87,936 | 96 |
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 Denver Public Schools District 1
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ela S Elementary Teacher | $75,273 | $57.7k–$84.8k | 115 |
| Elementary Ela S Teacher | $58,980 | $55.3k–$72.7k | 12 |
| Mathematics Secondary Teacher | $74,271 | $62.4k–$88.4k | 11 |
| Science Secondary Teacher | $90,704 | $78.8k–$99.2k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Denver Public Schools District 1
Denver Public Schools District 1's filings list its industry as Elementary and Secondary Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6111). Its main U.S. filing address is in Denver, CO and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Elementary School Teacher, High School Teacher and Special Education Teacher and the main metro areas are Denver, CO. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Denver Public Schools District 1 sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Denver Public Schools District 1 filed 243 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 Denver Public Schools District 1 pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Denver Public Schools District 1's H-1B filings is $70,728; half of filings fall between $57,666 and $84,803. Bonus and stock are not included.