Wake Forest University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 71 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Winston Salem, NC
At a glance
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 97% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Wake Forest University's jobs and locations has a median of $65,263.
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Percentiles from Wake Forest University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 27% of filings
Mid-level · 28% of filings
Senior · 32% of filings
Expert · 13% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $53,518 | 19 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $64,513 | 20 |
| Senior · Level III | $81,773 | 23 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 9 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Wake Forest University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Winston-Salem, NC | $65,263 | 66 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $53,102 |
| 25th | $56,675 |
| 50th (median) | $65,263 |
| 75th | $77,150 |
| 90th | $92,937 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $62,513 | $53,022 | $69,491 | 14 |
| FY2021 | $65,260 | $54,180 | $73,650 | 25 |
| FY2022 | $54,080 | $51,358 | $55,290 | 18 |
| FY2023 | $62,125 | $53,752 | $71,170 | 26 |
| FY2024 | $64,805 | $58,378 | $72,640 | 24 |
| FY2025 | $71,477 | $55,769 | $89,289 | 35 |
| FY2026 | $63,686 | $60,495 | $68,594 | 36 |
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 Wake Forest University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $77,150 | $73.9k–$81.8k | 17 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Wake Forest University
Wake Forest 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 Winston Salem, NC and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Mathematics Professor, Economics Professor and Postsecondary Education Administrator and the main metro areas are Winston-Salem, NC, Atlanta, GA and St. Louis, MO. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
Questions
Does Wake Forest University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Wake Forest University filed 71 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 Wake Forest University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Wake Forest University's H-1B filings is $65,263; half of filings fall between $56,675 and $77,150. Bonus and stock are not included.