Western Kentucky University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 30 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Bowling Green, KY
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 93% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $63,000, median prevailing wage $53,700.
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Percentiles from Western Kentucky University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 100% of filings
Mid-level · 0% 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 | $63,450 | 28 |
| 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 Kentucky University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green, KY | $63,000 | 30 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $53,908 |
| 25th | $56,503 |
| 50th (median) | $63,000 |
| 75th | $74,510 |
| 90th | $90,348 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2021 | $62,604 | $58,875 | $73,698 | 10 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2023 | $72,000 | $59,216 | $85,000 | 15 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2025 | $60,000 | $54,108 | $65,003 | 14 |
| FY2026 | $66,276 | $60,000 | $82,326 | 16 |
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 Kentucky University
Western Kentucky 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 Bowling Green, KY and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Engineering Professor, Medical School Professor and Budget Analyst and the main metro areas are Bowling Green, KY. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Western Kentucky University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Western Kentucky University filed 30 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 Kentucky University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Western Kentucky University's H-1B filings is $63,000; half of filings fall between $56,503 and $74,510. Bonus and stock are not included.