North Carolina State University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 273 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Headquarters: Raleigh
- Founded 1887
- 9,636 employees (2020)
At a glance
- North Carolina State University hires entry-level. 48% of its filings are Level I, 2.4 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Veterinarian. 7% of its filings. After that come Soil and Plant Scientist and Computer Science Professor.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 89% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $78,000, median prevailing wage $65,603.
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Percentiles from North Carolina State University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What North Carolina State University hires for
Bar: share of North Carolina State University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 45% of filings (71 occupations in total).
Show all 8 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinarian | $70,000 | 18 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $62,429 | 16 |
| Computer Science Professor | $128,232 | 16 |
| Engineering Professor | $108,385 | 16 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $65,000 | 11 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $96,408 | 11 |
| Chemical Engineer | $60,500 | 10 |
| Medical School Professor | $142,065 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at North Carolina State University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 48% of filings
Mid-level · 37% of filings
Senior · 11% of filings
Expert · 5% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $70,000 | 125 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $96,408 | 97 |
| Senior · Level III | $110,370 | 29 |
| Expert · Level IV | $118,099 | 12 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where North Carolina 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC | $78,186 | 266 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $58,656 |
| 25th | $64,000 |
| 50th (median) | $78,000 |
| 75th | $106,928 |
| 90th | $130,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $69,200 | $51,053 | $91,136 | 111 |
| FY2021 | $60,500 | $51,501 | $85,000 | 102 |
| FY2022 | $71,610 | $52,250 | $90,200 | 113 |
| FY2023 | $72,000 | $55,000 | $98,600 | 157 |
| FY2024 | $65,816 | $57,762 | $93,713 | 123 |
| FY2025 | $78,186 | $65,000 | $103,064 | 178 |
| FY2026 | $75,000 | $63,824 | $107,350 | 95 |
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 North Carolina State University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $107,000 | $93.3k–$128.5k | 74 |
| Postdoctoral Research Scholar | $61,214 | $59.6k–$65k | 54 |
| Research Scholar | $78,371 | $68.9k–$86.4k | 19 |
| Research Associate | $65,801 | $62.7k–$70k | 16 |
| Assistant Research Professor | $77,595 | $71.4k–$88.4k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About North Carolina State University
North Carolina 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 Raleigh, NC and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Veterinarian, Soil and Plant Scientist and Computer Science Professor and the main metro areas are Raleigh, NC, Asheville, NC and Charlotte, NC. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1887
- Headquarters
- Raleigh
- Employees
- 9,636 (2020)
- Website
- ncsu.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does North Carolina State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. North Carolina State University filed 273 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 North Carolina State University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on North Carolina State University's H-1B filings is $78,000; half of filings fall between $64,000 and $106,928. Bonus and stock are not included.