San Jose State University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 39 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: San Jose, CA
At a glance
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 100% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at San Jose State University's jobs and locations has a median of $107,640.
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Percentiles from San Jose State University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What San Jose State University hires for
Bar: share of San Jose State University's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teacher | $99,228 | 12 |
| Engineering Professor | $107,640 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at San Jose State University.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where San Jose 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 |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $107,640 | 39 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $97,027 |
| 25th | $101,190 |
| 50th (median) | $107,640 |
| 75th | $112,908 |
| 90th | $138,130 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $96,000 | $85,008 | $100,008 | 21 |
| FY2021 | $93,000 | $84,255 | $99,990 | 30 |
| FY2022 | $97,596 | $90,000 | $110,004 | 21 |
| FY2023 | $101,772 | $91,056 | $123,504 | 23 |
| FY2024 | $100,338 | $98,139 | $106,710 | 22 |
| FY2025 | $105,240 | $99,921 | $107,892 | 18 |
| FY2026 | $108,060 | $102,000 | $134,520 | 21 |
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 San Jose State University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $107,640 | $102k–$113.4k | 37 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About San Jose State University
San Jose 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 San Jose, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Postsecondary Teacher, Engineering Professor and Business Professor and the main metro areas are San Jose, CA.
Questions
Does San Jose State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. San Jose State University filed 39 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 San Jose State University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on San Jose State University's H-1B filings is $107,640; half of filings fall between $101,190 and $112,908. Bonus and stock are not included.