University of Georgia
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 119 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Athens, GA
At a glance
- University of Georgia hires entry-level. 77% of its filings are Level I, 4.0 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Molecular and Cellular Biologist. 17% of its filings. After that come Soil and Plant Scientist and Biochemist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 87% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $74,755, median prevailing wage $55,994.
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Percentiles from University of Georgia's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of Georgia hires for
Bar: share of University of Georgia's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 76% of filings (29 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $65,703 | 20 |
| Soil and Plant Scientist | $62,400 | 13 |
| Biochemist | $65,000 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of Georgia.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 77% of filings
Mid-level · 19% of filings
Senior · 3% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $71,769 | 92 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $80,000 | 23 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 4 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Georgia files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Athens, GA | $80,000 | 102 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $56,799 |
| 25th | $63,000 |
| 50th (median) | $74,755 |
| 75th | $103,000 |
| 90th | $135,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2022 | $65,000 | $56,500 | $98,590 | 19 |
| FY2023 | $65,000 | $55,000 | $96,500 | 55 |
| FY2024 | $63,539 | $57,000 | $74,071 | 39 |
| FY2025 | $71,769 | $61,000 | $97,000 | 67 |
| FY2026 | $87,500 | $63,627 | $113,000 | 52 |
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 Georgia
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $103,750 | $97.8k–$121.3k | 36 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | $61,214 | $57.1k–$65k | 19 |
| Post Doctoral Research Associate | $63,203 | $57.2k–$70.6k | 14 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of Georgia
University of Georgia's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Athens, GA and its filings in the data run from FY2022 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Molecular and Cellular Biologist, Soil and Plant Scientist and Biochemist and the main metro areas are Athens, GA, Tifton, GA and Atlanta, GA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does University of Georgia sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Georgia filed 119 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 Georgia pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Georgia's H-1B filings is $74,755; half of filings fall between $63,000 and $103,000. Bonus and stock are not included.