University of Connecticut
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 161 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Storrs, CT
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 85% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $68,487, median prevailing wage $60,750.
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Percentiles from University of Connecticut's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of Connecticut hires for
Bar: share of University of Connecticut's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 43% of filings (57 occupations in total).
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Scientist | $68,502 | 14 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of Connecticut.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 30% of filings
Mid-level · 30% of filings
Senior · 37% of filings
Expert · 4% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 8 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 8 |
| Senior · Level III | $96,876 | 10 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 1 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Connecticut files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford, CT | $74,900 | 76 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $61,008 |
| 25th | $63,480 |
| 50th (median) | $68,487 |
| 75th | $90,485 |
| 90th | $111,751 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $66,373 | $54,750 | $84,710 | 108 |
| FY2021 | $61,007 | $56,663 | $84,000 | 89 |
| FY2022 | $69,285 | $56,228 | $95,250 | 100 |
| FY2023 | $66,394 | $58,800 | $89,000 | 105 |
| FY2024 | $68,305 | $60,000 | $91,458 | 87 |
| FY2025 | $66,000 | $61,942 | $87,151 | 83 |
| FY2026 | $73,000 | $64,766 | $93,015 | 78 |
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 Connecticut
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | $63,654 | $61.8k–$66.2k | 62 |
| Assistant Professor | $107,225 | $101k–$115k | 25 |
| Assistant Research Professor | $74,901 | $66k–$84.1k | 23 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Storrs, CT and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Materials Scientist, Mechanical Engineer (R&D) and Medical Scientist and the main metro areas are Hartford, CT, Bridgeport, CT and Virginia Beach, VA. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
Questions
Does University of Connecticut sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Connecticut filed 161 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 Connecticut pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Connecticut's H-1B filings is $68,487; half of filings fall between $63,480 and $90,485. Bonus and stock are not included.