University of Wisconsin System
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 333 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Headquarters: Madison
- Founded 1848
At a glance
- University of Wisconsin System hires entry-level. 79% of its filings are Level I, 4.1 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Medical Scientist. 11% of its filings. After that come Molecular and Cellular Biologist and Biochemist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 90% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $75,740, median prevailing wage $61,600.
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Percentiles from University of Wisconsin System's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What University of Wisconsin System hires for
Bar: share of University of Wisconsin System's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 50% of filings (74 occupations in total).
Show all 9 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $71,758 | 36 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $67,474 | 34 |
| Biochemist | $67,000 | 17 |
| Mathematics Professor | $128,839 | 14 |
| Business Professor | $225,000 | 13 |
| Medical School Professor | $136,000 | 13 |
| Chemist | $63,120 | 11 |
| Microbiologist | $63,534 | 10 |
| Engineering Professor | $117,000 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at University of Wisconsin System.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 79% of filings
Mid-level · 13% of filings
Senior · 7% of filings
Expert · 1% 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 | $75,000 | 231 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $85,612 | 37 |
| Senior · Level III | $85,384 | 21 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where University of Wisconsin System files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $75,113 | 320 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,000 |
| 25th | $65,640 |
| 50th (median) | $75,740 |
| 75th | $106,000 |
| 90th | $139,914 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $62,317 | $54,801 | $85,250 | 184 |
| FY2021 | $65,000 | $54,000 | $103,298 | 199 |
| FY2022 | $61,890 | $53,760 | $82,682 | 216 |
| FY2023 | $68,224 | $57,222 | $87,500 | 197 |
| FY2024 | $71,413 | $61,008 | $87,750 | 209 |
| FY2025 | $75,000 | $65,000 | $107,375 | 200 |
| FY2026 | $77,854 | $66,948 | $103,000 | 133 |
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 Wisconsin System
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist | $72,437 | $66.9k–$80k | 100 |
| Assistant Professor | $120,000 | $106.2k–$140.3k | 79 |
| Research Associate Postdegree Trainee | $61,800 | $60.4k–$67.8k | 53 |
| Researcher | $70,179 | $62.9k–$75.9k | 16 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About University of Wisconsin System
University of Wisconsin System's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Madison, WI 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 Biochemist and the main metro areas are Madison, WI, Ann Arbor, MI and New York, NY. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1848
- Headquarters
- Madison
- Website
- wisconsin.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does University of Wisconsin System sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. University of Wisconsin System filed 333 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 Wisconsin System pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on University of Wisconsin System's H-1B filings is $75,740; half of filings fall between $65,640 and $106,000. Bonus and stock are not included.