Virginia Commonwealth University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 131 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Richmond, VA
At a glance
- Virginia Commonwealth University hires entry-level. 74% of its filings are Level I, 3.8 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 78% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $70,000, median prevailing wage $59,010.
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Percentiles from Virginia Commonwealth University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Virginia Commonwealth University hires for
Bar: share of Virginia Commonwealth University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 76% of filings (34 occupations in total).
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $68,410 | 36 |
| Medical School Professor | $58,920 | 34 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 74% of filings
Mid-level · 18% of filings
Senior · 7% of filings
Expert · 1% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $62,500 | 97 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $91,390 | 24 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 9 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 1 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Virginia Commonwealth University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $70,202 | 127 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $58,410 |
| 25th | $58,923 |
| 50th (median) | $70,000 |
| 75th | $89,880 |
| 90th | $126,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $49,240 | $41,894 | $53,914 | 66 |
| FY2021 | $54,330 | $49,240 | $73,059 | 77 |
| FY2022 | $53,760 | $51,220 | $63,750 | 87 |
| FY2023 | $57,742 | $52,422 | $72,875 | 62 |
| FY2024 | $63,337 | $55,319 | $82,996 | 72 |
| FY2025 | $63,681 | $58,920 | $84,279 | 80 |
| FY2026 | $74,006 | $61,055 | $96,553 | 51 |
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 Virginia Commonwealth University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $63,979 | $58.9k–$116.5k | 52 |
| Post Doctoral Fellow | $62,232 | $61k–$67.7k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in Richmond, VA 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, Medical School Professor and Mathematics Professor and the main metro areas are Richmond, VA, Austin, TX and Batavia, NY. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Virginia Commonwealth University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Virginia Commonwealth University filed 131 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 Virginia Commonwealth University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Virginia Commonwealth University's H-1B filings is $70,000; half of filings fall between $58,923 and $89,880. Bonus and stock are not included.