Washington University in St. Louis
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 35 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: St. Louis, MO
At a glance
- Washington University in St. Louis hires mid-level. 94% of its filings are Level II, 2.3 times the share across all H-1B employers (42%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 97% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $240,000, median prevailing wage $103,840.
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What Washington University in St. Louis hires for
Bar: share of Washington University in St. Louis's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical School Professor | $240,000 | 23 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Washington University in St. Louis.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 6% of filings
Mid-level · 94% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $240,000 | 33 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Washington University in St. Louis files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | $240,000 | 35 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $155,000 |
| 25th | $200,000 |
| 50th (median) | $240,000 |
| 75th | $262,200 |
| 90th | $337,145 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $165,000 | $59,574 | $201,000 | 12 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2022 | $206,500 | $179,027 | $216,920 | 16 |
| FY2023 | $123,205 | $70,221 | $238,500 | 38 |
| FY2024 | $196,950 | $81,500 | $240,000 | 31 |
| FY2025 | $240,000 | $228,750 | $275,000 | 22 |
| FY2026 | $200,000 | $172,000 | $204,200 | 13 |
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 Washington University in St. Louis
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $240,000 | $204.2k–$250k | 29 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis's filings list its industry as Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (Educational Services sector, NAICS 6113). Its main U.S. filing address is in St. Louis, MO 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, Physician and Systems Engineer / Architect and the main metro areas are St. Louis, MO. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Washington University in St. Louis sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Washington University in St. Louis filed 35 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 Washington University in St. Louis pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Washington University in St. Louis's H-1B filings is $240,000; half of filings fall between $200,000 and $262,200. Bonus and stock are not included.