Harvard University Biology Professor salary

Based on 19 H-1B filings by Harvard University, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Biology, Assistant Professor Research

Median salary$86,538
Middle 50%$78k–$103.2k
vs. all employers−6%comparison median $92,500
Filings19FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $71,852 and $178,954.
PercentileSalary
10th$74,000
25th$78,000
50th (median)$86,538
75th$103,155
90th$154,362

By city

Cambridge, MA$86,188 · 10 filings

Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry too few 5
Level II · Qualified $91,119 12
Level III · Experienced too few 1
Level IV · Fully competent too few 1

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

How much does a biology professor make at Harvard University?

In H-1B filings, Harvard University's median base salary for Biology Professor is $86,538; half of filings fall between $78,000 and $103,155. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does Harvard University sponsor H-1B visas for biology professors?

Yes. Harvard University filed 19 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.

Which job titles are included?

Filings are grouped by occupation code 25-1042 (Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary), so this page covers every job title Harvard University filed under that code.

Where does this data come from?

The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology