The University of Chicago
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 393 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Headquarters: Chicago
- Founded 1890
- 2,350 employees
At a glance
- The University of Chicago hires entry-level. 45% of its filings are Level I, 2.3 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Medical Scientist. 11% of its filings. After that come Molecular and Cellular Biologist and Data Scientist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 85% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $82,400, median prevailing wage $65,624.
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Percentiles from The University of Chicago's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What The University of Chicago hires for
Bar: share of The University of Chicago's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 52% of filings (72 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $75,000 | 42 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $72,000 | 39 |
| Data Scientist | $85,000 | 27 |
| Biochemist | $70,000 | 19 |
| Medical School Professor | $175,000 | 18 |
| Mathematics Professor | $63,243 | 16 |
| Postsecondary Education Administrator | $83,179 | 14 |
| Economics Professor | $167,183 | 11 |
| Microbiologist | $72,024 | 10 |
| Physicist | $81,410 | 10 |
| Business Professor | $272,500 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at The University of Chicago.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 45% of filings
Mid-level · 31% of filings
Senior · 12% of filings
Expert · 12% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $70,000 | 166 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $87,000 | 117 |
| Senior · Level III | $91,500 | 46 |
| Expert · Level IV | $119,938 | 43 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where The University of Chicago files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $82,000 | 378 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $62,232 |
| 25th | $68,500 |
| 50th (median) | $82,400 |
| 75th | $105,000 |
| 90th | $166,054 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $60,000 | $53,000 | $80,000 | 185 |
| FY2021 | $65,397 | $57,408 | $89,438 | 204 |
| FY2022 | $67,246 | $58,504 | $92,650 | 202 |
| FY2023 | $72,000 | $62,000 | $95,923 | 223 |
| FY2024 | $76,489 | $64,487 | $100,000 | 267 |
| FY2025 | $80,639 | $68,000 | $97,867 | 237 |
| FY2026 | $83,641 | $69,925 | $121,204 | 156 |
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 University of Chicago
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Scholar | $65,825 | $62.5k–$71.4k | 84 |
| Assistant Professor | $173,856 | $143.8k–$256.3k | 42 |
| Staff Scientist | $79,435 | $73.5k–$84.6k | 28 |
| Assistant Instructional Professor | $82,000 | $70k–$93.3k | 10 |
| Research Professional | $81,767 | $69.9k–$92.5k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About The University of Chicago
The University of Chicago's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Chicago, IL and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Medical Scientist, Molecular and Cellular Biologist and Data Scientist and the main metro areas are Chicago, IL, Atlanta, GA and San Diego, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1890
- Headquarters
- Chicago
- Employees
- 2,350
- Website
- urb-bd.org
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does The University of Chicago sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. The University of Chicago filed 393 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 University of Chicago pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on The University of Chicago's H-1B filings is $82,400; half of filings fall between $68,500 and $105,000. Bonus and stock are not included.