Wichita State University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 44 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Main U.S. filing address: Wichita, KS
At a glance
- Wichita State University hires entry-level. 77% of its filings are Level I, 4.0 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 98% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $76,262, median prevailing wage $57,117.
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Percentiles from Wichita State University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Wichita State University hires for
Bar: share of Wichita State University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 84% of filings (17 occupations in total).
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer (R&D) | $71,406 | 14 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Wichita State University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 77% of filings
Mid-level · 16% of filings
Senior · 5% of filings
Expert · 2% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $73,538 | 34 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 7 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 1 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Wichita State University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | $76,262 | 44 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,002 |
| 25th | $66,295 |
| 50th (median) | $76,262 |
| 75th | $88,020 |
| 90th | $107,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $59,613 | $54,250 | $66,139 | 28 |
| FY2021 | $67,974 | $60,000 | $75,039 | 23 |
| FY2022 | $60,715 | $57,500 | $66,576 | 29 |
| FY2023 | $70,287 | $60,006 | $75,005 | 44 |
| FY2024 | $75,002 | $69,500 | $90,000 | 32 |
| FY2025 | $73,538 | $65,885 | $85,114 | 30 |
| FY2026 | $82,800 | $69,688 | $98,722 | 14 |
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 Wichita State University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niar Research Engineer | $78,562 | $72.8k–$88.7k | 14 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Wichita State University
Wichita State 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 Wichita, KS and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Mechanical Engineer (R&D), Aerospace Engineer and Business Professor and the main metro areas are Wichita, KS. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Wichita State University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Wichita State University filed 44 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 Wichita State University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Wichita State University's H-1B filings is $76,262; half of filings fall between $66,295 and $88,020. Bonus and stock are not included.