Kansas State University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 86 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Manhattan, KS
At a glance
- Kansas State University hires entry-level. 67% of its filings are Level I, 3.5 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 72% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Kansas State University's jobs and locations has a median of $57,702.
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Percentiles from Kansas State University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Kansas State University hires for
Bar: share of Kansas State University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 62% of filings (33 occupations in total).
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical School Professor | $89,107 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Kansas State University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 67% of filings
Mid-level · 28% of filings
Senior · 5% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $59,360 | 58 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $75,525 | 24 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 4 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Kansas 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan, KS | $63,268 | 80 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $47,112 |
| 25th | $52,500 |
| 50th (median) | $63,268 |
| 75th | $89,107 |
| 90th | $106,752 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $54,268 | $43,171 | $67,546 | 32 |
| FY2021 | $45,240 | $40,820 | $55,660 | 27 |
| FY2022 | $47,476 | $38,710 | $54,995 | 35 |
| FY2023 | $55,183 | $46,805 | $68,640 | 44 |
| FY2024 | $54,646 | $48,776 | $62,280 | 32 |
| FY2025 | $57,130 | $50,981 | $71,850 | 45 |
| FY2026 | $71,050 | $59,360 | $97,500 | 41 |
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 Kansas State University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $59,360 | $50.4k–$71.2k | 24 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Kansas State University
Kansas 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 Manhattan, KS and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Medical School Professor, Engineering Professor and Agricultural Sciences Teacher and the main metro areas are Manhattan, KS, Salina, KS and Dallas, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Kansas State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Kansas State University filed 86 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 Kansas State University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Kansas State University's H-1B filings is $63,268; half of filings fall between $52,500 and $89,107. Bonus and stock are not included.