Lehigh University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 36 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Bethlehem, PA
At a glance
- Lehigh University hires entry-level. 97% of its filings are Level I, 5.0 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 100% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $95,000, median prevailing wage $55,450.
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Percentiles from Lehigh University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 97% of filings
Mid-level · 3% 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 | $95,000 | 35 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 1 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Lehigh University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown, PA | $93,500 | 34 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $66,000 |
| 25th | $80,500 |
| 50th (median) | $95,000 |
| 75th | $111,250 |
| 90th | $137,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $90,000 | $66,250 | $96,250 | 16 |
| FY2021 | $71,273 | $56,980 | $88,207 | 27 |
| FY2022 | $81,442 | $74,145 | $100,000 | 18 |
| FY2023 | $78,500 | $67,133 | $100,000 | 16 |
| FY2024 | $91,000 | $60,965 | $106,750 | 26 |
| FY2025 | $100,000 | $79,000 | $112,000 | 21 |
| FY2026 | $95,000 | $83,000 | $110,000 | 15 |
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 Lehigh University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $101,000 | $92k–$111.3k | 20 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Lehigh University
Lehigh 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 Bethlehem, PA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Engineering Professor, Mathematics Professor and Medical School Professor and the main metro areas are Allentown, PA and New York, NY. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Lehigh University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Lehigh University filed 36 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 Lehigh University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Lehigh University's H-1B filings is $95,000; half of filings fall between $80,500 and $111,250. Bonus and stock are not included.