The Principia
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 15 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: St. Louis, MO
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Percentiles from The Principia's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 87% of filings
Mid-level · 13% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $57,000 | 13 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where The Principia files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | $55,000 | 15 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $48,398 |
| 25th | $51,231 |
| 50th (median) | $55,000 |
| 75th | $68,682 |
| 90th | $93,059 |
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 Principia
The Principia's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in St. Louis, MO and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Career Counselor, Economics Professor and High School Teacher and the main metro areas are St. Louis, MO. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does The Principia sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. The Principia filed 15 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 Principia pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on The Principia's H-1B filings is $55,000; half of filings fall between $51,231 and $68,682. Bonus and stock are not included.