University Of California, Irvine
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 150 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Irvine, CA
At a glance
- University Of California, Irvine hires entry-level. 71% of its filings are Level I, 3.7 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 59% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at University Of California, Irvine's jobs and locations has a median of $77,675.
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Percentiles from University Of California, Irvine's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University Of California, Irvine hires for
Bar: share of University Of California, Irvine's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 62% of filings (45 occupations in total).
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $79,200 | 25 |
| Medical Scientist | $80,800 | 17 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University Of California, Irvine.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 71% of filings
Mid-level · 14% of filings
Senior · 8% of filings
Expert · 6% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $118,000 | 45 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 9 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 5 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 4 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University Of California, Irvine files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $85,000 | 149 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $69,195 |
| 25th | $76,550 |
| 50th (median) | $85,000 |
| 75th | $118,375 |
| 90th | $138,900 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $81,200 | $60,450 | $110,500 | 79 |
| FY2021 | $65,700 | $60,735 | $92,552 | 80 |
| FY2022 | $80,454 | $64,648 | $103,300 | 67 |
| FY2023 | $79,300 | $68,400 | $101,900 | 101 |
| FY2024 | $84,530 | $71,871 | $106,725 | 88 |
| FY2025 | $88,050 | $74,425 | $121,500 | 90 |
| FY2026 | $82,836 | $77,142 | $106,700 | 60 |
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, Irvine
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $121,500 | $112.8k–$135k | 34 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | $74,425 | $71.7k–$77.1k | 30 |
| Assistant Project Scientist | $80,800 | $78k–$82.8k | 28 |
| Associate Specialist | $79,200 | $76.3k–$80.3k | 12 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University Of California, Irvine
University Of California, Irvine's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Irvine, 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 Scientist and Medical School Professor and the main metro areas are Los Angeles, CA and Atlanta, GA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does University Of California, Irvine sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University Of California, Irvine filed 150 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, Irvine pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University Of California, Irvine's H-1B filings is $85,000; half of filings fall between $76,550 and $118,375. Bonus and stock are not included.