University Of California, San Diego
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 273 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Headquarters: San Diego
- Founded 1960
- 16,266 employees (2020)
At a glance
- University Of California, San Diego hires entry-level. 57% of its filings are Level I, 2.9 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Biochemist. 25% of its filings. After that come Medical Scientist and Biological Technician.
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 62% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at University Of California, San Diego's jobs and locations has a median of $80,800.
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Percentiles from University Of California, San Diego's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University Of California, San Diego hires for
Bar: share of University Of California, San Diego's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 70% of filings (53 occupations in total).
Show all 6 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemist | $80,800 | 68 |
| Medical Scientist | $80,963 | 38 |
| Biological Technician | $79,385 | 24 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $80,000 | 13 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $106,550 | 12 |
| Biology Professor | $119,200 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University Of California, San Diego.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 57% of filings
Mid-level · 27% of filings
Senior · 9% of filings
Expert · 7% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $117,148 | 40 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $126,588 | 19 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 6 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 5 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University Of California, San Diego files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $85,000 | 220 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $74,281 |
| 25th | $77,179 |
| 50th (median) | $82,836 |
| 75th | $103,500 |
| 90th | $139,960 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $64,008 | $61,308 | $89,375 | 162 |
| FY2021 | $66,600 | $61,350 | $77,600 | 158 |
| FY2022 | $69,300 | $62,569 | $85,600 | 186 |
| FY2023 | $75,800 | $70,845 | $96,800 | 187 |
| FY2024 | $79,300 | $74,497 | $96,500 | 183 |
| FY2025 | $82,100 | $77,179 | $101,100 | 177 |
| FY2026 | $85,000 | $79,881 | $104,250 | 96 |
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, San Diego
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Scholar Employee | $77,030 | $74.3k–$80k | 79 |
| Assistant Project Scientist | $82,100 | $80.8k–$86k | 63 |
| Staff Research Associate | $80,965 | $75.9k–$83.1k | 28 |
| Assistant Professor | $143,900 | $119k–$159.4k | 21 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University Of California, San Diego
University Of California, San Diego's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in La Jolla, CA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Biochemist, Medical Scientist and Biological Technician and the main metro areas are San Diego, CA, Denver, CO and New York, NY. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1960
- Headquarters
- San Diego
- Employees
- 16,266 (2020)
- Website
- ucsd.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does University Of California, San Diego sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University Of California, San Diego filed 273 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, San Diego pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University Of California, San Diego's H-1B filings is $82,836; half of filings fall between $77,179 and $103,500. Bonus and stock are not included.