The University of Memphis
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 39 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Memphis, TN
At a glance
- The University of Memphis hires entry-level. 72% of its filings are Level I, 3.7 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 97% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $84,048, median prevailing wage $57,470.
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Percentiles from The University of Memphis's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 72% of filings
Mid-level · 26% of filings
Senior · 3% 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 | $95,000 | 28 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $74,804 | 10 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 1 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where The University of Memphis files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | $82,024 | 38 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,475 |
| 25th | $71,132 |
| 50th (median) | $84,048 |
| 75th | $104,625 |
| 90th | $146,252 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $74,978 | $60,672 | $97,750 | 18 |
| FY2021 | $71,000 | $62,500 | $95,000 | 23 |
| FY2022 | $75,324 | $64,860 | $94,000 | 29 |
| FY2023 | $81,207 | $65,625 | $85,000 | 16 |
| FY2024 | $79,279 | $68,402 | $92,500 | 31 |
| FY2025 | $84,524 | $72,000 | $113,750 | 30 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 9 |
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 Memphis
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $97,935 | $79.1k–$135.7k | 22 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About The University of Memphis
The University of Memphis's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Memphis, TN 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 Communications Teacher and the main metro areas are Memphis, TN and Jackson, TN. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does The University of Memphis sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. The University of Memphis filed 39 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 Memphis pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on The University of Memphis's H-1B filings is $84,048; half of filings fall between $71,132 and $104,625. Bonus and stock are not included.