University of Colorado
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 209 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Boulder, CO
At a glance
- University of Colorado hires entry-level. 66% of its filings are Level I, 3.4 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Astronomer. 8% of its filings. After that come Business Professor and Validation Engineer.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 91% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $88,639, median prevailing wage $61,547.
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Percentiles from University of Colorado's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of Colorado hires for
Bar: share of University of Colorado's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 44% of filings (63 occupations in total).
Show all 3 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomer | $95,494 | 16 |
| Business Professor | $238,444 | 11 |
| Validation Engineer | $83,750 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of Colorado.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 66% of filings
Mid-level · 11% of filings
Senior · 15% of filings
Expert · 8% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $77,369 | 137 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $99,385 | 24 |
| Senior · Level III | $94,453 | 31 |
| Expert · Level IV | $115,000 | 17 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Colorado files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $85,000 | 184 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $64,263 |
| 25th | $71,500 |
| 50th (median) | $88,639 |
| 75th | $106,000 |
| 90th | $122,088 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $74,258 | $59,126 | $97,460 | 124 |
| FY2021 | $71,000 | $59,254 | $89,816 | 92 |
| FY2022 | $75,500 | $64,860 | $92,798 | 94 |
| FY2023 | $79,801 | $68,273 | $93,000 | 138 |
| FY2024 | $80,011 | $68,491 | $98,777 | 107 |
| FY2025 | $85,000 | $71,511 | $107,104 | 111 |
| FY2026 | $90,205 | $71,875 | $104,400 | 98 |
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.
About University of Colorado
University of Colorado's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Boulder, CO and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Astronomer, Business Professor and Validation Engineer and the main metro areas are Boulder, CO, Colorado Springs, CO and Denver, CO. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does University of Colorado sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Colorado filed 209 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 Colorado pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Colorado's H-1B filings is $88,639; half of filings fall between $71,500 and $106,000. Bonus and stock are not included.