The University of Chicago Economics Professor salary

Based on 11 H-1B filings by The University of Chicago, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Also listed as: Assistant Professor of Economics, Assistant Professor Economics

Median salary$167,183
Middle 50%$107.4k–$220k
vs. all employers+52%comparison median $110,000
Filings11FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $71,511 and $295,000.
PercentileSalary
10th$88,299
25th$107,381
50th (median)$167,183
75th$220,000
90th$250,000

By city

Chicago, IL$167,183 · 11 filings

Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry too few 1
Level II · Qualified too few 6
Level III · Experienced – 0
Level IV · Fully competent – 0

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

How much does a economics professor make at The University of Chicago?

In H-1B filings, The University of Chicago's median base salary for Economics Professor is $167,183; half of filings fall between $107,381 and $220,000. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does The University of Chicago sponsor H-1B visas for economics professors?

Yes. The University of Chicago filed 11 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.

Which job titles are included?

Filings are grouped by occupation code 25-1063 (Economics Teachers, Postsecondary), so this page covers every job title The University of Chicago filed under that code.

Where does this data come from?

The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology