University of California, Davis
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 258 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Davis, CA
- Founded 1905
- 13,755 employees (2020)
At a glance
- University of California, Davis hires mid-level. 55% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Most filed: Molecular and Cellular Biologist. 13% of its filings. After that come Medical School Professor and Soil and Plant Scientist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 87% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $89,900, median prevailing wage $74,100.
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Percentiles from University of California, Davis's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of California, Davis hires for
Bar: share of University of California, Davis's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 58% of filings (64 occupations in total).
Show all 6 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $82,100 | 33 |
| Medical School Professor | $195,100 | 28 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $78,141 | 24 |
| Medical Scientist | $73,167 | 14 |
| Biomedical Engineer | $74,425 | 10 |
| Biochemist | $86,318 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of California, Davis.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 33% of filings
Mid-level · 55% of filings
Senior · 12% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $114,300 | 35 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $137,750 | 58 |
| Senior · Level III | $211,500 | 13 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of California, Davis files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | $89,635 | 241 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $69,209 |
| 25th | $77,067 |
| 50th (median) | $89,900 |
| 75th | $123,276 |
| 90th | $184,637 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $67,300 | $60,600 | $96,672 | 139 |
| FY2021 | $69,650 | $61,800 | $92,050 | 144 |
| FY2022 | $72,661 | $62,400 | $99,050 | 136 |
| FY2023 | $80,585 | $67,988 | $117,750 | 160 |
| FY2024 | $82,900 | $72,649 | $112,600 | 155 |
| FY2025 | $85,900 | $74,425 | $120,350 | 159 |
| FY2026 | $96,000 | $80,800 | $126,416 | 99 |
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 California, Davis
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Scholar | $74,281 | $69.2k–$79.9k | 71 |
| Assistant Professor | $132,000 | $116.2k–$184.9k | 51 |
| Assistant Project Scientist | $85,000 | $80.8k–$90k | 45 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of California, Davis
University of California, Davis's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Davis, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Molecular and Cellular Biologist, Medical School Professor and Soil and Plant Scientist and the main metro areas are Sacramento, CA, San Francisco, CA and Riverside, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
- Founded
- 1905
- Employees
- 13,755 (2020)
- Website
- ucdavis.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does University of California, Davis sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of California, Davis filed 258 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 California, Davis pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of California, Davis's H-1B filings is $89,900; half of filings fall between $77,067 and $123,276. Bonus and stock are not included.