University of Illinois Chicago
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 263 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Chicago, IL
- Founded 1983
- 13,745 employees (2020)
At a glance
- University of Illinois Chicago hires entry-level. 47% of its filings are Level I, 2.4 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Medical School Professor. 19% of its filings. After that come Medical Scientist and Biochemist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 85% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $88,003, median prevailing wage $65,123.
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Percentiles from University of Illinois Chicago's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of Illinois Chicago hires for
Bar: share of University of Illinois Chicago's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 69% of filings (55 occupations in total).
Show all 7 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical School Professor | $229,194 | 51 |
| Medical Scientist | $64,356 | 41 |
| Biochemist | $66,000 | 21 |
| Physician | $83,011 | 15 |
| Computer Science Professor | $137,545 | 12 |
| Data Scientist | $81,672 | 10 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $69,896 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of Illinois Chicago.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 47% of filings
Mid-level · 26% of filings
Senior · 16% of filings
Expert · 11% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $65,000 | 79 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $100,892 | 44 |
| Senior · Level III | $222,000 | 27 |
| Expert · Level IV | $231,377 | 19 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Illinois Chicago files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $87,819 | 236 |
| Peoria, IL | $229,108 | 22 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $63,477 |
| 25th | $68,182 |
| 50th (median) | $88,003 |
| 75th | $128,219 |
| 90th | $229,761 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2023 | – | – | – | 0 |
| FY2024 | $84,197 | $68,828 | $161,768 | 35 |
| FY2025 | $85,000 | $66,000 | $127,296 | 161 |
| FY2026 | $92,031 | $70,050 | $130,385 | 102 |
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 Illinois Chicago
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $127,916 | $105.1k–$140.8k | 27 |
| Research Specialist | $65,536 | $64k–$70k | 21 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | $63,695 | $61.2k–$64.5k | 16 |
| Visiting Research Assistant Professor | $73,333 | $64k–$75.5k | 16 |
| Research Assistant Professor | $70,300 | $67k–$80.7k | 13 |
| Visiting Research Specialist | $63,335 | $59.7k–$64k | 12 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of Illinois Chicago
University of Illinois Chicago's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Chicago, IL and its filings in the data run from FY2024 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Medical School Professor, Medical Scientist and Biochemist and the main metro areas are Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL and Rockford, IL. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1983
- Employees
- 13,745 (2020)
- Website
- uic.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does University of Illinois Chicago sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Illinois Chicago filed 263 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 Illinois Chicago pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Illinois Chicago's H-1B filings is $88,003; half of filings fall between $68,182 and $128,219. Bonus and stock are not included.