Northern Illinois University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 46 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: DeKalb, IL
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 93% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $77,500, median prevailing wage $68,800.
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Percentiles from Northern Illinois University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 67% of filings
Mid-level · 29% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 4% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $67,718 | 16 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 7 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 1 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Northern Illinois University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $77,500 | 46 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $54,050 |
| 25th | $67,197 |
| 50th (median) | $77,500 |
| 75th | $89,309 |
| 90th | $97,196 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $68,000 | $55,994 | $79,481 | 26 |
| FY2021 | $74,000 | $70,365 | $83,222 | 15 |
| FY2022 | $74,651 | $67,500 | $85,000 | 21 |
| FY2023 | $74,000 | $65,371 | $80,186 | 23 |
| FY2024 | $87,000 | $65,000 | $110,000 | 21 |
| FY2025 | $76,643 | $68,073 | $91,425 | 26 |
| FY2026 | $80,000 | $66,463 | $86,759 | 20 |
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 Northern Illinois University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $80,469 | $77k–$88.3k | 16 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois 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 DeKalb, IL and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Data Scientist, Education Teacher and Mathematics Professor and the main metro areas are Chicago, IL. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Northern Illinois University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Northern Illinois University filed 46 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 Northern Illinois University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Northern Illinois University's H-1B filings is $77,500; half of filings fall between $67,197 and $89,309. Bonus and stock are not included.