University of Utah
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 334 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Salt Lake City, UT
- Founded 1850
- 14,255 employees (2020)
At a glance
- University of Utah hires entry-level. 53% of its filings are Level I, 2.7 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Medical Scientist. 13% of its filings. After that come Physician and Biochemist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 90% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $92,813, median prevailing wage $64,844.
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Percentiles from University of Utah's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of Utah hires for
Bar: share of University of Utah's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 49% of filings (77 occupations in total).
Show all 8 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $70,938 | 44 |
| Physician | $280,000 | 31 |
| Biochemist | $72,516 | 16 |
| Engineering Professor | $110,800 | 14 |
| Computer Science Professor | $130,500 | 12 |
| Accountant | $66,445 | 10 |
| Software Developer (Non-R&D) | $107,224 | 10 |
| Statistician | $85,721 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of Utah.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 53% of filings
Mid-level · 38% of filings
Senior · 9% of filings
Expert · 0% 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 | $83,250 | 176 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $123,113 | 126 |
| Senior · Level III | $90,917 | 31 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 1 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Utah files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake, UT | $92,458 | 331 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $62,613 |
| 25th | $72,871 |
| 50th (median) | $92,813 |
| 75th | $139,978 |
| 90th | $265,516 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $70,000 | $54,000 | $96,750 | 170 |
| FY2021 | $69,680 | $57,351 | $90,922 | 143 |
| FY2022 | $72,003 | $55,303 | $113,250 | 164 |
| FY2023 | $80,000 | $63,000 | $105,500 | 187 |
| FY2024 | $83,250 | $68,973 | $115,550 | 178 |
| FY2025 | $90,958 | $72,836 | $140,000 | 196 |
| FY2026 | $93,710 | $74,663 | $139,035 | 138 |
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 Utah
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $134,142 | $110k–$221.2k | 63 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | $67,387 | $63.4k–$71.5k | 22 |
| Research Associate | $80,000 | $63k–$86.1k | 21 |
| Assistant Professor Clinical | $229,999 | $214.8k–$290k | 13 |
| Assistant Professor Lecturer | $106,500 | $70.9k–$121.7k | 10 |
| Research Assistant Professor | $107,500 | $96k–$119.7k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of Utah
University of Utah's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Salt Lake City, UT 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, Physician and Biochemist and the main metro areas are Salt Lake, UT and Ogden, UT. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1850
- Employees
- 14,255 (2020)
- Website
- utah.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does University of Utah sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Utah filed 334 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 Utah pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Utah's H-1B filings is $92,813; half of filings fall between $72,871 and $139,978. Bonus and stock are not included.