Florida Gulf Coast University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 37 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Fort Myers, FL
At a glance
- Florida Gulf Coast University hires entry-level. 84% of its filings are Level I, 4.3 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 89% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $70,172, median prevailing wage $53,280.
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Percentiles from Florida Gulf Coast University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 84% of filings
Mid-level · 14% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 3% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $70,000 | 31 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 5 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 1 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Florida Gulf Coast University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral, FL | $70,172 | 37 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $54,312 |
| 25th | $65,000 |
| 50th (median) | $70,172 |
| 75th | $86,000 |
| 90th | $105,966 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 5 |
| FY2021 | $60,000 | $58,625 | $62,987 | 16 |
| FY2022 | $73,642 | $61,250 | $95,851 | 20 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2024 | $66,326 | $63,150 | $86,613 | 22 |
| FY2025 | $70,000 | $65,000 | $86,500 | 27 |
| FY2026 | $70,623 | $70,043 | $82,780 | 10 |
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 Florida Gulf Coast University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $71,074 | $70k–$87k | 17 |
| Instructor | $67,398 | $55.2k–$70.2k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida Gulf Coast 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 Fort Myers, FL and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Mathematics Professor, Engineering Professor and Space Sciences Teacher and the main metro areas are Cape Coral, FL. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Florida Gulf Coast University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Florida Gulf Coast University filed 37 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 Florida Gulf Coast University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Florida Gulf Coast University's H-1B filings is $70,172; half of filings fall between $65,000 and $86,000. Bonus and stock are not included.