The George Washington University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 41 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Washington, DC
At a glance
- The George Washington University hires entry-level. 49% of its filings are Level I, 2.5 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 80% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $93,912, median prevailing wage $72,540.
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Percentiles from The George Washington University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 49% of filings
Mid-level · 32% of filings
Senior · 20% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $83,768 | 20 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $108,555 | 13 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 8 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where The George Washington University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $95,000 | 39 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $67,728 |
| 25th | $75,000 |
| 50th (median) | $93,912 |
| 75th | $118,479 |
| 90th | $150,400 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $81,692 | $53,000 | $105,000 | 41 |
| FY2021 | $88,298 | $60,000 | $117,000 | 17 |
| FY2022 | $96,425 | $63,398 | $112,292 | 30 |
| FY2023 | $90,832 | $69,500 | $121,161 | 31 |
| FY2024 | $103,000 | $85,000 | $130,000 | 25 |
| FY2025 | $87,801 | $69,678 | $114,794 | 28 |
| FY2026 | $100,000 | $93,000 | $125,000 | 13 |
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.
About The George Washington University
The George Washington 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 Washington, DC and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Molecular and Cellular Biologist, Medical Scientist and Software Engineer and the main metro areas are Washington, DC, Durham, NC and Logan, UT. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does The George Washington University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. The George Washington University filed 41 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 The George Washington University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on The George Washington University's H-1B filings is $93,912; half of filings fall between $75,000 and $118,479. Bonus and stock are not included.