Yale University
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 410 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Headquarters: New Haven
- Founded 1701
- 3,619 employees
At a glance
- Yale University hires entry-level. 55% of its filings are Level I, 2.8 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Molecular and Cellular Biologist. 19% of its filings. After that come Medical Scientist and Medical School Professor.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 96% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $83,580, median prevailing wage $68,266.
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Percentiles from Yale University's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Yale University hires for
Bar: share of Yale University's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 74% of filings (55 occupations in total).
Show all 8 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular and Cellular Biologist | $75,000 | 77 |
| Medical Scientist | $75,000 | 76 |
| Medical School Professor | $265,000 | 43 |
| Biochemist | $75,000 | 41 |
| Foreign Language Professor | $97,300 | 14 |
| Psychiatrist | $102,777 | 12 |
| Microbiologist | $75,000 | 11 |
| Physician | $96,647 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Yale University.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 55% of filings
Mid-level · 21% of filings
Senior · 21% of filings
Expert · 4% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $75,000 | 221 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $150,000 | 83 |
| Senior · Level III | $76,500 | 83 |
| Expert · Level IV | $205,169 | 15 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Yale University files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | $81,780 | 398 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,000 |
| 25th | $75,000 |
| 50th (median) | $83,580 |
| 75th | $115,000 |
| 90th | $239,015 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $65,000 | $56,000 | $95,000 | 209 |
| FY2021 | $61,500 | $57,300 | $95,499 | 239 |
| FY2022 | $70,000 | $61,500 | $105,000 | 227 |
| FY2023 | $70,554 | $65,000 | $109,375 | 244 |
| FY2024 | $74,550 | $69,700 | $110,000 | 272 |
| FY2025 | $86,391 | $72,862 | $112,800 | 230 |
| FY2026 | $80,000 | $75,000 | $116,450 | 180 |
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 Yale University
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate Research Scientist | $75,000 | $75k–$83.7k | 159 |
| Assistant Professor | $165,000 | $120k–$260.9k | 74 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | $69,623 | $68.5k–$71k | 69 |
| Clinical Associate | $96,647 | $96.6k–$101.8k | 12 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Yale University
Yale 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 New Haven, CT and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Molecular and Cellular Biologist, Medical Scientist and Medical School Professor and the main metro areas are New Haven, CT, Norwich, CT and Bridgeport, CT. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
- Founded
- 1701
- Headquarters
- New Haven
- Employees
- 3,619
- Website
- yale.edu
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Yale University sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Yale University filed 410 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 Yale University pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Yale University's H-1B filings is $83,580; half of filings fall between $75,000 and $115,000. Bonus and stock are not included.