University of Washington
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 329 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Seattle, WA
At a glance
- University of Washington hires entry-level. 64% of its filings are Level I, 3.3 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Medical School Professor. 16% of its filings. After that come Medical Scientist and Biochemist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 90% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $94,770, median prevailing wage $68,460.
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Percentiles from University of Washington's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of Washington hires for
Bar: share of University of Washington's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 64% of filings (63 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical School Professor | $210,000 | 54 |
| Medical Scientist | $80,946 | 42 |
| Biochemist | $79,596 | 23 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $82,416 | 17 |
| Radiologist | $97,176 | 17 |
| Business Professor | $225,891 | 14 |
| Surgeon | $102,024 | 12 |
| Computer Science Professor | $121,302 | 11 |
| Anesthesiologist | $95,352 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of Washington.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 64% of filings
Mid-level · 31% of filings
Senior · 5% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $108,000 | 126 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $126,249 | 62 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 9 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Washington files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $94,749 | 324 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $71,789 |
| 25th | $80,172 |
| 50th (median) | $94,770 |
| 75th | $130,500 |
| 90th | $249,419 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $67,284 | $58,224 | $100,008 | 156 |
| FY2021 | $69,458 | $58,107 | $92,502 | 180 |
| FY2022 | $72,708 | $61,800 | $95,477 | 146 |
| FY2023 | $86,004 | $69,660 | $127,038 | 146 |
| FY2024 | $84,672 | $72,564 | $113,004 | 189 |
| FY2025 | $97,176 | $81,078 | $128,142 | 195 |
| FY2026 | $90,972 | $80,022 | $138,713 | 134 |
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 Washington
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $122,130 | $101.8k–$142.9k | 66 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | $76,500 | $71.2k–$81.2k | 64 |
| Acting Instructor | $87,762 | $78k–$94.8k | 48 |
| Assistant Professor Without Tenure | $247,392 | $208.9k–$362.6k | 36 |
| Resident | $84,588 | $78.7k–$88.6k | 18 |
| Acting Assistant Professor | $116,508 | $93.9k–$136.1k | 14 |
| Research Scientist Engineer 3 | $84,000 | $81.2k–$94.5k | 11 |
| Fellow | $96,264 | $92.8k–$97.9k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of Washington
University of Washington's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Seattle, WA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 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 Seattle, WA, San Francisco, CA and Washington, DC. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does University of Washington sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Washington filed 329 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 Washington pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Washington's H-1B filings is $94,770; half of filings fall between $80,172 and $130,500. Bonus and stock are not included.