University of Chicago
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 59 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Chicago, IL
At a glance
- University of Chicago hires entry-level. 71% of its filings are Level I, 3.7 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 90% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $70,000, median prevailing wage $59,467.
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Percentiles from University of Chicago's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of Chicago hires for
Bar: share of University of Chicago's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 83% of filings (20 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chemist | $65,533 | 22 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of Chicago.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 71% of filings
Mid-level · 19% of filings
Senior · 4% of filings
Expert · 6% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $66,000 | 37 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $80,030 | 10 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Chicago files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $70,000 | 59 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $61,618 |
| 25th | $65,520 |
| 50th (median) | $70,000 |
| 75th | $81,893 |
| 90th | $98,003 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2022 | $65,280 | $55,000 | $70,500 | 37 |
| FY2023 | $67,320 | $59,100 | $73,150 | 19 |
| FY2024 | $67,975 | $60,951 | $72,500 | 16 |
| FY2025 | $68,170 | $65,000 | $77,640 | 44 |
| FY2026 | $84,048 | $69,000 | $94,002 | 15 |
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 Chicago
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Scholar | $65,545 | $63.1k–$72.5k | 29 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of Chicago
University of Chicago's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Chicago, IL and its filings in the data run from FY2021 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Chemist, Astronomer and Physicist and the main metro areas are Chicago, IL. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does University of Chicago sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Chicago filed 59 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 Chicago pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Chicago's H-1B filings is $70,000; half of filings fall between $65,520 and $81,893. Bonus and stock are not included.