University Of Kentucky
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 257 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Lexington, KY
At a glance
- University Of Kentucky hires entry-level. 46% of its filings are Level I, 2.4 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Physician. 21% of its filings. After that come Medical Scientist and Neurologist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 96% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $97,685, median prevailing wage $65,208.
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Percentiles from University Of Kentucky's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University Of Kentucky hires for
Bar: share of University Of Kentucky's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 65% of filings (59 occupations in total).
Show all 4 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Physician | $275,000 | 55 |
| Medical Scientist | $64,242 | 39 |
| Neurologist | $225,000 | 16 |
| Medical School Professor | $121,000 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University Of Kentucky.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 46% of filings
Mid-level · 12% of filings
Senior · 5% of filings
Expert · 36% 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 | $73,250 | 119 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $71,780 | 32 |
| Senior · Level III | $189,000 | 13 |
| Expert · Level IV | $275,000 | 93 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University Of Kentucky files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $97,593 | 242 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,800 |
| 25th | $68,421 |
| 50th (median) | $97,685 |
| 75th | $245,000 |
| 90th | $329,400 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $76,500 | $57,216 | $175,044 | 108 |
| FY2021 | $71,677 | $51,243 | $216,250 | 116 |
| FY2022 | $72,473 | $60,000 | $193,500 | 103 |
| FY2023 | $90,000 | $59,890 | $204,000 | 103 |
| FY2024 | $105,000 | $65,291 | $230,000 | 119 |
| FY2025 | $89,000 | $66,686 | $225,000 | 145 |
| FY2026 | $127,674 | $70,344 | $275,000 | 112 |
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 Kentucky
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $202,003 | $97.4k–$275k | 92 |
| Scientist | $62,829 | $55.6k–$68.2k | 28 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | $61,942 | $57.6k–$65k | 24 |
| Assistant Professor of Medicine Hospitalist | $275,000 | $232.5k–$275k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University Of Kentucky
University Of Kentucky's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Lexington, KY 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 Scientist and Neurologist and the main metro areas are Lexington-Fayette, KY, Paducah, KY and Bloomington, IL. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does University Of Kentucky sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University Of Kentucky filed 257 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 Kentucky pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University Of Kentucky's H-1B filings is $97,685; half of filings fall between $68,421 and $245,000. Bonus and stock are not included.