Lakes International Language Academy
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 31 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Forest Lake, MN
At a glance
- Lakes International Language Academy hires entry-level. 61% of its filings are Level I, 3.1 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 94% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $46,580, median prevailing wage $41,400.
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What Lakes International Language Academy hires for
Bar: share of Lakes International Language Academy's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher / Instructor | $44,170 | 23 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Lakes International Language Academy.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 61% of filings
Mid-level · 39% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $41,900 | 19 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $55,440 | 12 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Lakes International Language Academy files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | $46,580 | 31 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $39,500 |
| 25th | $41,450 |
| 50th (median) | $46,580 |
| 75th | $53,974 |
| 90th | $56,714 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $36,348 | $29,375 | $40,495 | 14 |
| FY2021 | $44,000 | $36,193 | $45,170 | 19 |
| FY2022 | $44,126 | $38,603 | $46,955 | 20 |
| FY2023 | $40,800 | $39,500 | $47,135 | 13 |
| FY2024 | $45,215 | $40,743 | $49,905 | 24 |
| FY2025 | $49,218 | $41,200 | $54,754 | 23 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 8 |
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 Lakes International Language Academy
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Immersion Teacher | $44,978 | $41.5k–$54.8k | 16 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Lakes International Language Academy
Lakes International Language Academy's filings list its industry as Elementary and Secondary Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6111). Its main U.S. filing address is in Forest Lake, MN and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Teacher / Instructor, Kindergarten Teacher and High School Teacher and the main metro areas are Minneapolis, MN. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Lakes International Language Academy sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Lakes International Language Academy filed 31 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 Lakes International Language Academy pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Lakes International Language Academy's H-1B filings is $46,580; half of filings fall between $41,450 and $53,974. Bonus and stock are not included.