University of Alaska
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 29 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Fairbanks, AK
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Percentiles from University of Alaska's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Alaska files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fairbanks, AK | $109,990 | 19 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $64,301 |
| 25th | $68,349 |
| 50th (median) | $106,662 |
| 75th | $122,658 |
| 90th | $138,305 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $65,000 | $58,240 | $95,846 | 21 |
| FY2021 | $64,074 | $58,198 | $74,125 | 26 |
| FY2022 | $66,560 | $63,003 | $105,602 | 29 |
| FY2023 | $85,998 | $66,170 | $98,426 | 12 |
| FY2024 | $92,560 | $80,995 | $109,325 | 17 |
| FY2025 | $97,334 | $68,349 | $129,667 | 22 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 7 |
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 University of Alaska
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Doctoral Fellow | $66,997 | $63.3k–$70.2k | 11 |
| Assistant Professor | $121,659 | $114.3k–$129.7k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of Alaska
University of Alaska's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Fairbanks, AK and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Engineering Professor, Atmospheric and Space Scientist and Geoscientist and the main metro areas are Fairbanks, AK, Anchorage, AK and Houston, TX.
Questions
Does University of Alaska sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Alaska filed 29 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 University of Alaska pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Alaska's H-1B filings is $106,662; half of filings fall between $68,349 and $122,658. Bonus and stock are not included.