Philosophy and Religion Teacher salary
From 277 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 25-1126: Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
- Also filed as: Assistant Professor of Philosophy
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 76% of Philosophy and Religion Teacher filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Olivet University. 10 filings (4% of the total), median $71,165.
- Median up 21% since FY2020. From $64,368 in FY2020 to $78,057 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Philosophy and Religion Teacher H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 277 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Philosophy and Religion Teacher jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 25-1126, Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary). The median base salary is $78,114, 36% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $65,000 and $94,640. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 76% of filings. Chicago, IL has the most filings (15), and Olivet University is the employer that files the most (10).
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Top employers for Philosophy and Religion Teacher
Employers with the most Philosophy and Religion Teacher filings. Bar: share of all Philosophy and Religion Teacher filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 76% of filings
Mid-level · 19% of filings
Senior · 5% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $74,502 | 184 |
| Level II · Qualified | $79,647 | 45 |
| Level III · Experienced | $99,000 | 13 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Philosophy and Religion Teacher pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $73,915 | 15 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Philosophy and Religion Teacher does
Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- 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).
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary), the median annual wage was $80,260 in May 2025, with 20,460 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $78,114, 3% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,589 | $49,140 |
| 25th percentile | $65,000 | $62,600 |
| Median | $78,114 | $80,260 |
| 75th percentile | $94,640 | $104,770 |
| 90th percentile | $115,000 | $139,580 |
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 | $55,589 |
| 25th | $65,000 |
| 50th (median) | $78,114 |
| 75th | $94,640 |
| 90th | $115,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $64,368 | $58,285 | $77,000 | 132 |
| FY2021 | $69,600 | $58,043 | $79,523 | 106 |
| FY2022 | $71,100 | $62,035 | $82,378 | 136 |
| FY2023 | $73,200 | $64,090 | $87,675 | 142 |
| FY2024 | $75,750 | $65,000 | $92,050 | 156 |
| FY2025 | $80,000 | $63,698 | $94,000 | 167 |
| FY2026 | $78,057 | $66,033 | $95,994 | 110 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Philosophy and Religion Teacher make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Philosophy and Religion Teacher jobs is $78,114 (277 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $65,000 and $94,640.
What does an entry-level Philosophy and Religion Teacher earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $74,502. Level I accounts for 76% of Philosophy and Religion Teacher filings.
Do H-1B Philosophy and Religion Teachers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($78,114) is 3% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($80,260, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.