The Pennsylvania State University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 319 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Headquarters: Penn State University Park
- Founded 1855
- 23,115 employees (2020)
At a glance
- The Pennsylvania State University hires entry-level. 89% of its filings are Level I, 4.6 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Computer Science Professor. 10% of its filings. After that come Engineering Professor and Medical Scientist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 92% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $82,000, median prevailing wage $58,880.
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Percentiles from The Pennsylvania State University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What The Pennsylvania State University hires for
Bar: share of The Pennsylvania State University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 61% of filings (55 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Professor | $118,356 | 33 |
| Engineering Professor | $100,584 | 27 |
| Medical Scientist | $70,008 | 25 |
| Business Professor | $180,000 | 25 |
| Biochemist | $68,000 | 23 |
| Mathematics Professor | $108,000 | 16 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $70,008 | 15 |
| Materials Scientist | $64,032 | 11 |
| Economics Professor | $112,584 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at The Pennsylvania State University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 89% of filings
Mid-level · 9% of filings
Senior · 2% of filings
Expert · 0% 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 | $82,000 | 283 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $81,678 | 30 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 5 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 1 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where The Pennsylvania State University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| State College, PA | $84,804 | 191 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $75,000 | 63 |
| Erie, PA | $95,000 | 11 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $62,172 |
| 25th | $68,178 |
| 50th (median) | $82,000 |
| 75th | $104,634 |
| 90th | $136,210 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $74,000 | $55,225 | $98,388 | 171 |
| FY2021 | $75,360 | $58,857 | $92,205 | 178 |
| FY2022 | $76,032 | $60,000 | $102,018 | 182 |
| FY2023 | $71,004 | $59,784 | $90,000 | 173 |
| FY2024 | $69,338 | $62,544 | $91,008 | 150 |
| FY2025 | $79,500 | $67,840 | $104,274 | 179 |
| FY2026 | $84,996 | $69,885 | $105,381 | 140 |
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 The Pennsylvania State University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $102,132 | $93k–$120k | 125 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | $65,148 | $61.8k–$69.2k | 52 |
| Assistant Research Professor | $74,094 | $67.6k–$79.7k | 48 |
| Assistant Teaching Professor | $75,000 | $60k–$82k | 29 |
| Researcher | $69,504 | $67.9k–$70.3k | 20 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About The Pennsylvania State University
The Pennsylvania 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 University Park, PA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Computer Science Professor, Engineering Professor and Medical Scientist and the main metro areas are State College, PA, Harrisburg, PA and Erie, PA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1855
- Headquarters
- Penn State University Park
- Employees
- 23,115 (2020)
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does The Pennsylvania State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. The Pennsylvania State University filed 319 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 Pennsylvania State University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on The Pennsylvania State University's H-1B filings is $82,000; half of filings fall between $68,178 and $104,634. Bonus and stock are not included.