Computer Science Professor salary
From 1,975 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 25-1021: Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Also filed as: Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Assistant Professor Computer Science
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 72% of Computer Science Professor filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: The Pennsylvania State University. 33 filings (2% of the total), median $118,356.
- Median up 13% since FY2020. From $94,000 in FY2020 to $106,649 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Computer Science Professor H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 1,975 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Computer Science Professor jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 25-1021, Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary). The median base salary is $105,003, 14% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $86,675 and $129,154. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 72% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (135), and The Pennsylvania State University is the employer that files the most (33).
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Top employers for Computer Science Professor
The Pennsylvania State University33 filings · 2%$118,356
Purdue University31 filings · 2%$114,825
Kennesaw State University26 filings · 1%$120,500
University of South Florida21 filings · 1%$130,000
The University of Texas at Dallas19 filings · 1%$136,660
Georgia State University18 filings · 1%$88,000
Old Dominion University18 filings · 1%$79,000
Carnegie Mellon University17 filings · 1%$143,300
Northeastern University17 filings · 1%$145,000
North Carolina State University16 filings · 1%$128,232
Employers with the most Computer Science Professor filings. Bar: share of all Computer Science Professor filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 72% of filings
Mid-level · 22% of filings
Senior · 4% of filings
Expert · 2% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $104,250 | 1,160 |
| Level II · Qualified | $119,997 | 349 |
| Level III · Experienced | $110,000 | 71 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $130,000 | 37 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Computer Science Professor pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Computer Science Professor does
Teach courses in computer science. May specialize in a field of computer science, such as the design and function of computers or operations and research analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
O*NET occupation: Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1021.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary), the median annual wage was $96,980 in May 2025, with 35,480 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $105,003, 8% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $70,996 | $49,460 |
| 25th percentile | $86,675 | $66,600 |
| Median | $105,003 | $96,980 |
| 75th percentile | $129,154 | $131,320 |
| 90th percentile | $144,000 | $170,200 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,996 |
| 25th | $86,675 |
| 50th (median) | $105,003 |
| 75th | $129,154 |
| 90th | $144,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $94,000 | $75,000 | $110,594 | 796 |
| FY2021 | $94,527 | $80,000 | $115,475 | 864 |
| FY2022 | $96,992 | $78,000 | $118,000 | 953 |
| FY2023 | $98,000 | $83,000 | $120,000 | 973 |
| FY2024 | $100,893 | $84,016 | $123,368 | 1,050 |
| FY2025 | $105,000 | $85,226 | $127,960 | 1,199 |
| FY2026 | $106,649 | $88,227 | $130,000 | 776 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Computer Science Professor make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Computer Science Professor jobs is $105,003 (1,975 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $86,675 and $129,154.
What does an entry-level Computer Science Professor earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $104,250. Level I accounts for 72% of Computer Science Professor filings.
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Computer Science Professors?
The Pennsylvania State University (33), Purdue University (31) and Kennesaw State University (26) filed the most Computer Science Professor LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Computer Science Professors earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($105,003) is 8% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($96,980, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.