Memphis-Shelby County Schools
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 41 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Memphis, TN
At a glance
- Memphis-Shelby County Schools hires entry-level. 59% of its filings are Level I, 3.0 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 100% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $55,793, median prevailing wage $47,290.
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Percentiles from Memphis-Shelby County Schools's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Memphis-Shelby County Schools hires for
Bar: share of Memphis-Shelby County Schools's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teacher | $55,284 | 36 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 59% of filings
Mid-level · 37% 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 | $52,793 | 24 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $56,797 | 15 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Memphis-Shelby County Schools files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | $55,793 | 41 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $50,811 |
| 25th | $50,811 |
| 50th (median) | $55,793 |
| 75th | $57,832 |
| 90th | $62,233 |
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 Memphis-Shelby County Schools
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classroom Teacher Mathematics | $54,776 | $51.8k–$57.6k | 18 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Memphis-Shelby County Schools's filings list its industry as Elementary and Secondary Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6111). Its main U.S. filing address is in Memphis, TN and its filings in the data run from FY2025 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are High School Teacher, Middle School Teacher and Programmer Analyst and the main metro areas are Memphis, TN. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Memphis-Shelby County Schools sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Memphis-Shelby County Schools filed 41 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 Memphis-Shelby County Schools pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Memphis-Shelby County Schools's H-1B filings is $55,793; half of filings fall between $50,811 and $57,832. Bonus and stock are not included.