University of Pittsburgh
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 492 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Headquarters: Pittsburgh
- Founded 1787
- 13,264 employees (2020)
At a glance
- University of Pittsburgh hires entry-level. 77% of its filings are Level I, 4.0 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Medical Scientist. 27% of its filings. After that come Molecular and Cellular Biologist and Medical School Professor.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 96% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $70,000, median prevailing wage $60,000.
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Percentiles from University of Pittsburgh's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of Pittsburgh hires for
Bar: share of University of Pittsburgh's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 73% of filings (59 occupations in total).
Show all 8 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $70,000 | 133 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $63,120 | 59 |
| Medical School Professor | $122,083 | 54 |
| Biological Technician | $47,326 | 46 |
| Engineering Professor | $70,000 | 16 |
| Data Scientist | $65,000 | 15 |
| Business Professor | $195,000 | 11 |
| Biochemist | $63,778 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of Pittsburgh.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 77% of filings
Mid-level · 14% of filings
Senior · 6% of filings
Expert · 3% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $64,356 | 307 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $95,781 | 56 |
| Senior · Level III | $130,000 | 22 |
| Expert · Level IV | $260,000 | 12 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Pittsburgh files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $70,000 | 481 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $52,007 |
| 25th | $61,875 |
| 50th (median) | $70,000 |
| 75th | $94,094 |
| 90th | $137,625 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $58,221 | $50,939 | $86,876 | 243 |
| FY2021 | $60,000 | $52,704 | $89,750 | 246 |
| FY2022 | $61,153 | $53,760 | $86,349 | 274 |
| FY2023 | $63,800 | $55,000 | $90,100 | 301 |
| FY2024 | $68,000 | $57,520 | $96,122 | 280 |
| FY2025 | $70,000 | $61,008 | $95,900 | 289 |
| FY2026 | $70,344 | $62,603 | $90,343 | 203 |
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 Pittsburgh
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Associate | $64,162 | $62.2k–$67.2k | 107 |
| Assistant Professor | $100,491 | $90.7k–$136.5k | 67 |
| Research Assistant Professor | $80,000 | $75k–$90k | 33 |
| Research Scientist | $65,813 | $61.7k–$71.8k | 28 |
| Research Instructor | $73,500 | $68k–$78k | 21 |
| Laboratory Research Technician | $41,000 | $40k–$49.7k | 17 |
| Teaching Assistant Professor | $68,520 | $64.5k–$91k | 12 |
| Post Doctoral Associate | $61,884 | $60.1k–$62.2k | 11 |
| Clinical Research Coordinator | $54,750 | $51.2k–$57k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Pittsburgh, PA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Medical Scientist, Molecular and Cellular Biologist and Medical School Professor and the main metro areas are Pittsburgh, PA, Bradford, PA and Atlanta, GA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1787
- Headquarters
- Pittsburgh
- Employees
- 13,264 (2020)
- Website
- pitt.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does University of Pittsburgh sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Pittsburgh filed 492 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 Pittsburgh pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Pittsburgh's H-1B filings is $70,000; half of filings fall between $61,875 and $94,094. Bonus and stock are not included.