University Of Florida
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 547 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Headquarters: Gainesville
- Founded 1853
- 15,880 employees (2020)
At a glance
- University Of Florida hires entry-level. 41% of its filings are Level I, 2.1 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Physician. 20% of its filings. After that come Medical School Professor and Molecular and Cellular Biologist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 95% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $96,000, median prevailing wage $63,086.
- 1st among the largest filers in its industry. University Of Florida's median ($96,000) is above The Leland Stanford, Jr University.
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Percentiles from University Of Florida's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University Of Florida hires for
Bar: share of University Of Florida's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 64% of filings (86 occupations in total).
Show all 11 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Physician | $233,794 | 108 |
| Medical School Professor | $226,204 | 68 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $67,259 | 45 |
| Medical Scientist | $66,137 | 35 |
| Data Scientist | $84,100 | 26 |
| Statistician | $77,167 | 14 |
| Computer Science Professor | $105,170 | 14 |
| Healthcare Practitioner (Diagnosing or Treating) | $84,203 | 14 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $74,538 | 13 |
| Engineering Professor | $98,800 | 13 |
| Biochemist | $66,068 | 12 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University Of Florida.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 41% of filings
Mid-level · 41% of filings
Senior · 16% of filings
Expert · 2% 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 | $86,884 | 212 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $178,500 | 211 |
| Senior · Level III | $100,000 | 83 |
| Expert · Level IV | $92,268 | 11 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
University Of Florida vs. industry peers
University Of Florida$96,000
The Leland Stanford, Jr University$86,940
Mayo Clinic$85,266
The University of Iowa$84,100
Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania$81,464
University of Michigan$72,097
Washington University$70,000
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 6113).
Where University Of Florida files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Gainesville, FL | $95,000 | 408 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $260,000 | 76 |
| Miami, FL | $67,884 | 27 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $63,144 |
| 25th | $74,765 |
| 50th (median) | $96,000 |
| 75th | $210,193 |
| 90th | $325,403 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $93,727 | $65,000 | $181,548 | 170 |
| FY2021 | $85,000 | $60,950 | $156,904 | 194 |
| FY2022 | $82,400 | $62,000 | $120,819 | 301 |
| FY2023 | $85,883 | $66,000 | $144,240 | 257 |
| FY2024 | $85,419 | $69,160 | $126,028 | 270 |
| FY2025 | $99,258 | $73,282 | $211,191 | 320 |
| FY2026 | $92,700 | $75,000 | $193,355 | 227 |
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 Florida
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Assistant Professor | $233,775 | $211k–$323.1k | 136 |
| Assistant Professor | $100,918 | $95k–$128.9k | 80 |
| Biological Scientist | $62,520 | $58.2k–$71.1k | 28 |
| Data Management Analyst | $78,815 | $72.2k–$89.8k | 28 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $63,616 | $61.3k–$66.5k | 28 |
| Assistant Scientist | $71,033 | $66.5k–$80.5k | 24 |
| Lecturer | $78,000 | $65k–$98k | 17 |
| Research Assistant Scientist | $95,500 | $77k–$100k | 16 |
| Research Assistant Professor | $83,341 | $78.6k–$90k | 14 |
| Clinical Associate Professor | $374,750 | $291k–$383.8k | 12 |
| Data Scientist | $92,268 | $80k–$98.2k | 12 |
| Application Programmer | $72,702 | $67.3k–$84.8k | 10 |
| Post Doctoral Associate | $62,942 | $61k–$71k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University Of Florida
University Of Florida's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Gainesville, FL and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Physician, Medical School Professor and Molecular and Cellular Biologist and the main metro areas are Gainesville, FL, Jacksonville, FL and Miami, FL. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1853
- Headquarters
- Gainesville
- Employees
- 15,880 (2020)
- Website
- ufl.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does University Of Florida sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University Of Florida filed 547 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 Florida pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University Of Florida's H-1B filings is $96,000; half of filings fall between $74,765 and $210,193. Bonus and stock are not included.