Kennesaw State University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 71 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Kennesaw, GA
At a glance
- Kennesaw State University hires entry-level. 87% of its filings are Level I, 4.5 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 86% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $95,000, median prevailing wage $50,670.
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Percentiles from Kennesaw State University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Kennesaw State University hires for
Bar: share of Kennesaw State University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 85% of filings (21 occupations in total).
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Professor | $120,500 | 26 |
| Mathematics Professor | $70,000 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Kennesaw State University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 87% of filings
Mid-level · 10% of filings
Senior · 3% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $95,000 | 61 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 7 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Kennesaw 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $95,000 | 71 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $64,000 |
| 25th | $69,005 |
| 50th (median) | $95,000 |
| 75th | $115,500 |
| 90th | $123,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $75,175 | $63,000 | $99,716 | 38 |
| FY2021 | $85,000 | $64,575 | $100,000 | 25 |
| FY2022 | $84,677 | $70,000 | $92,500 | 19 |
| FY2023 | $75,000 | $66,500 | $87,803 | 22 |
| FY2024 | $101,500 | $77,625 | $119,750 | 28 |
| FY2025 | $101,500 | $73,750 | $115,000 | 32 |
| FY2026 | $78,000 | $65,650 | $120,500 | 39 |
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 Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw 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 Kennesaw, GA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Computer Science Professor, Mathematics Professor and Engineering Professor and the main metro areas are Atlanta, GA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Kennesaw State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Kennesaw State University filed 71 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 Kennesaw State University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Kennesaw State University's H-1B filings is $95,000; half of filings fall between $69,005 and $115,500. Bonus and stock are not included.