Governors State University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 13 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: University Park, IL
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Percentiles from Governors State University'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 | 1 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 1 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Governors State University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $95,000 | 13 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $67,510 |
| 25th | $72,000 |
| 50th (median) | $95,000 |
| 75th | $96,000 |
| 90th | $100,000 |
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.
About Governors State University
Governors State 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 University Park, IL and its filings in the data run from FY2021 to FY2026 Q1. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Computer Science Professor, Business Professor and Medical School Professor and the main metro areas are Chicago, IL. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Governors State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Governors State University filed 13 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q1. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Governors State University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Governors State University's H-1B filings is $95,000; half of filings fall between $72,000 and $96,000. Bonus and stock are not included.