Portsmouth Public Schools
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 108 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Elementary and Secondary Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Portsmouth, VA
At a glance
- Portsmouth Public Schools hires entry-level. 97% of its filings are Level I, 5.0 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Elementary School Teacher. 45% of its filings. After that come Middle School Teacher and Special Education Teacher.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 70% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $59,083, median prevailing wage $51,340.
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Percentiles from Portsmouth Public Schools's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Portsmouth Public Schools hires for
Bar: share of Portsmouth Public Schools's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 4 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,669 | 49 |
| Middle School Teacher | $59,647 | 18 |
| Special Education Teacher | $58,497 | 15 |
| High School Teacher | $61,277 | 14 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Portsmouth Public Schools.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 97% of filings
Mid-level · 2% of filings
Senior · 1% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $58,497 | 105 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 1 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Portsmouth Public Schools files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | $59,083 | 108 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $52,300 |
| 25th | $55,340 |
| 50th (median) | $59,083 |
| 75th | $61,758 |
| 90th | $67,605 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2024 | $58,497 | $58,497 | $58,497 | 28 |
| FY2025 | $60,797 | $58,497 | $61,860 | 76 |
| FY2026 | $53,210 | $50,410 | $55,340 | 32 |
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 Portsmouth Public Schools
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,264 | $58.5k–$61.8k | 28 |
| Middle School Teacher | $59,647 | $53.2k–$63.1k | 12 |
| Elementary Teacher | $58,497 | $50.4k–$59.1k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Portsmouth Public Schools
Portsmouth Public Schools's filings list its industry as Elementary and Secondary Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6111). Its main U.S. filing address is in Portsmouth, VA and its filings in the data run from FY2024 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Elementary School Teacher, Middle School Teacher and Special Education Teacher and the main metro areas are Virginia Beach, VA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Portsmouth Public Schools sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Portsmouth Public Schools filed 108 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 Portsmouth Public Schools pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Portsmouth Public Schools's H-1B filings is $59,083; half of filings fall between $55,340 and $61,758. Bonus and stock are not included.