University of Hawaii
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 85 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Honolulu, HI
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 96% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $104,784, median prevailing wage $76,807.
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Percentiles from University of Hawaii's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of Hawaii hires for
Bar: share of University of Hawaii's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 58% of filings (38 occupations in total).
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Professor | $125,952 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of Hawaii.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Hawaii files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $107,130 | 66 |
| Hilo, HI | $108,660 | 10 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $73,603 |
| 25th | $86,712 |
| 50th (median) | $104,784 |
| 75th | $129,996 |
| 90th | $142,394 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $85,008 | $72,000 | $128,496 | 29 |
| FY2021 | $84,192 | $72,312 | $113,016 | 33 |
| FY2022 | $87,616 | $73,353 | $107,166 | 26 |
| FY2023 | $89,616 | $74,187 | $115,002 | 34 |
| FY2024 | $98,508 | $81,285 | $118,251 | 50 |
| FY2025 | $98,004 | $86,316 | $124,188 | 53 |
| FY2026 | $127,362 | $94,761 | $132,732 | 32 |
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 Hawaii
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $112,974 | $95.5k–$130.1k | 56 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of Hawaii
University of Hawaii's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Honolulu, HI and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Engineering Professor, Business Professor and Space Sciences Teacher and the main metro areas are Urban Honolulu, HI, Hilo, HI and Kahului, HI.
Questions
Does University of Hawaii sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Hawaii filed 85 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 Hawaii pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Hawaii's H-1B filings is $104,784; half of filings fall between $86,712 and $129,996. Bonus and stock are not included.