Tempus AI
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 119 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Chicago, IL
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 99% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $145,000, median prevailing wage $101,587.
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Percentiles from Tempus AI's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Tempus AI hires for
Bar: share of Tempus AI's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 91% of filings (17 occupations in total).
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $154,800 | 40 |
| Software Engineer | $142,950 | 34 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Tempus AI.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 36% of filings
Mid-level · 31% of filings
Senior · 9% of filings
Expert · 24% 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 | $126,100 | 41 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $148,850 | 36 |
| Senior · Level III | $141,000 | 10 |
| Expert · Level IV | $165,000 | 28 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Tempus AI files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 4 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $130,000 | 43 |
| New York, NY | $154,800 | 25 |
| San Francisco, CA | $156,300 | 14 |
| Boston, MA | $160,800 | 10 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $89,480 |
| 25th | $120,000 |
| 50th (median) | $145,000 |
| 75th | $161,400 |
| 90th | $178,800 |
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 | $135,000 | $90,750 | $149,600 | 55 |
| FY2025 | $141,200 | $105,675 | $159,850 | 76 |
| FY2026 | $154,800 | $135,850 | $168,800 | 43 |
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 Tempus AI
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | $144,298 | $140k–$160k | 13 |
| Software Engineer | $133,350 | $120.6k–$135k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Tempus AI
Tempus AI's filings list its industry as Scientific Research and Development Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5417). Its main U.S. filing address is in Chicago, IL and its filings in the data run from FY2024 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Molecular and Cellular Biologist, Software Engineer and Statistician and the main metro areas are Chicago, IL, New York, NY and San Francisco, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Tempus AI sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Tempus AI filed 119 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 Tempus AI pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Tempus AI's H-1B filings is $145,000; half of filings fall between $120,000 and $161,400. Bonus and stock are not included.