UChicago Argonne
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 172 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Lemont, IL
At a glance
- UChicago Argonne hires mid-level. 42% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Most filed: Research Scientist (Computer Science). 18% of its filings. After that come Mechanical Engineer (R&D) and Physicist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 86% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $90,063, median prevailing wage $72,384.
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Percentiles from UChicago Argonne's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What UChicago Argonne hires for
Bar: share of UChicago Argonne's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 90% of filings (23 occupations in total).
Show all 7 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $90,063 | 31 |
| Mechanical Engineer (R&D) | $90,063 | 25 |
| Physicist | $90,063 | 25 |
| Materials Scientist | $90,063 | 20 |
| Environmental Engineer | $94,486 | 15 |
| Chemist | $70,758 | 12 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $92,275 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at UChicago Argonne.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 34% of filings
Mid-level · 42% of filings
Senior · 20% of filings
Expert · 3% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $70,758 | 59 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $90,063 | 73 |
| Senior · Level III | $109,922 | 34 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 6 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where UChicago Argonne files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $90,063 | 172 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,758 |
| 25th | $72,879 |
| 50th (median) | $90,063 |
| 75th | $94,486 |
| 90th | $109,922 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $98,275 | $86,611 | $109,000 | 96 |
| FY2021 | $79,268 | $72,800 | $95,056 | 87 |
| FY2022 | $80,059 | $66,223 | $95,056 | 94 |
| FY2023 | $82,451 | $80,059 | $90,651 | 112 |
| FY2024 | $84,094 | $68,371 | $84,172 | 104 |
| FY2025 | $90,063 | $70,758 | $90,063 | 111 |
| FY2026 | $94,486 | $72,879 | $94,486 | 61 |
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 UChicago Argonne
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Appointee | $70,758 | $70.8k–$72.9k | 50 |
| Nuclear Engineer | $92,275 | $90.1k–$94.5k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About UChicago Argonne
UChicago Argonne's filings list its industry as Scientific Research and Development Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5417). Its main U.S. filing address is in Lemont, IL and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Research Scientist (Computer Science), Mechanical Engineer (R&D) and Physicist and the main metro areas are Chicago, IL. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does UChicago Argonne sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. UChicago Argonne filed 172 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 UChicago Argonne pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on UChicago Argonne's H-1B filings is $90,063; half of filings fall between $72,879 and $94,486. Bonus and stock are not included.