Western Illinois University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 15 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Macomb, IL
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Percentiles from Western Illinois University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 6 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Western Illinois University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Macomb, IL | $66,078 | 15 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $49,531 |
| 25th | $57,834 |
| 50th (median) | $66,078 |
| 75th | $95,502 |
| 90th | $126,732 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2021 | $54,000 | $49,002 | $77,283 | 11 |
| FY2022 | $78,660 | $63,900 | $109,605 | 18 |
| FY2023 | $79,344 | $71,892 | $87,797 | 11 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 6 |
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.
About Western Illinois University
Western Illinois 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 Macomb, IL and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Computer Science Professor, Education Teacher and Coach and the main metro areas are Macomb, IL. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Western Illinois University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Western Illinois University filed 15 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 Western Illinois University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Western Illinois University's H-1B filings is $66,078; half of filings fall between $57,834 and $95,502. Bonus and stock are not included.