University of South Florida
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 187 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Tampa, FL
At a glance
- University of South Florida hires mid-level. 51% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Most filed: Medical Scientist. 13% of its filings. After that come Computer Science Professor and Engineering Professor.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 93% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $84,000, median prevailing wage $65,390.
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Percentiles from University of South Florida's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of South Florida hires for
Bar: share of University of South Florida's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 52% of filings (66 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $63,357 | 24 |
| Computer Science Professor | $130,000 | 21 |
| Engineering Professor | $106,000 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of South Florida.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 22% of filings
Mid-level · 51% of filings
Senior · 17% of filings
Expert · 10% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $61,218 | 42 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $89,500 | 96 |
| Senior · Level III | $94,760 | 31 |
| Expert · Level IV | $130,000 | 18 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of South Florida files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa, FL | $84,148 | 180 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,000 |
| 25th | $66,425 |
| 50th (median) | $84,000 |
| 75th | $110,000 |
| 90th | $130,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $53,414 | $47,736 | $67,631 | 57 |
| FY2021 | $65,108 | $55,500 | $88,300 | 74 |
| FY2022 | $75,000 | $59,400 | $91,346 | 61 |
| FY2023 | $80,000 | $61,992 | $100,000 | 89 |
| FY2024 | $81,300 | $64,839 | $102,750 | 68 |
| FY2025 | $84,148 | $67,257 | $107,342 | 120 |
| FY2026 | $83,496 | $65,245 | $117,000 | 67 |
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 South Florida
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $115,360 | $90.6k–$130k | 77 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar Research | $62,000 | $60.1k–$64.3k | 16 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of South Florida
University of South Florida's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Tampa, FL 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, Computer Science Professor and Engineering Professor and the main metro areas are Tampa, FL, North Port, FL and Lakeland, FL. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does University of South Florida sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of South Florida filed 187 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 South Florida pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of South Florida's H-1B filings is $84,000; half of filings fall between $66,425 and $110,000. Bonus and stock are not included.