New York University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 242 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Headquarters: New York City
- Founded 1831
- 17,000 employees (2025)
At a glance
- New York University hires entry-level. 53% of its filings are Level I, 2.7 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Biological Technician. 12% of its filings. After that come Research Assistant (Social Science) and Medical School Professor.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 94% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $89,869, median prevailing wage $68,058.
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Percentiles from New York University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What New York University hires for
Bar: share of New York University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 52% of filings (71 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Technician | $68,349 | 28 |
| Research Assistant (Social Science) | $70,000 | 20 |
| Medical School Professor | $165,166 | 18 |
| Business Professor | $233,220 | 14 |
| Biochemist | $66,398 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at New York University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 53% of filings
Mid-level · 22% of filings
Senior · 19% of filings
Expert · 5% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $93,196 | 128 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $90,000 | 54 |
| Senior · Level III | $73,000 | 47 |
| Expert · Level IV | $130,000 | 13 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where New York University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $89,869 | 242 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $65,580 |
| 25th | $70,000 |
| 50th (median) | $89,869 |
| 75th | $125,000 |
| 90th | $199,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $80,000 | $68,647 | $139,984 | 185 |
| FY2021 | $75,323 | $65,892 | $104,200 | 100 |
| FY2022 | $75,000 | $61,738 | $99,577 | 103 |
| FY2023 | $93,600 | $71,484 | $130,000 | 127 |
| FY2024 | $90,000 | $74,871 | $120,000 | 120 |
| FY2025 | $86,390 | $70,000 | $127,353 | 168 |
| FY2026 | $90,000 | $75,000 | $115,022 | 74 |
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 New York University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Associate | $68,058 | $65.5k–$74.6k | 56 |
| Assistant Professor | $145,000 | $107k–$220k | 41 |
| Research Scientist | $80,000 | $75.8k–$91.5k | 15 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | $136,070 | $127.4k–$167.6k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About New York University
New York 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 New York, NY and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Biological Technician, Research Assistant (Social Science) and Medical School Professor and the main metro areas are New York, NY. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1831
- Headquarters
- New York City
- Employees
- 17,000 (2025)
- Website
- nyu.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does New York University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. New York University filed 242 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 New York University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on New York University's H-1B filings is $89,869; half of filings fall between $70,000 and $125,000. Bonus and stock are not included.