Political Science Teacher salary
From 375 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 25-1065: Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- Also filed as: Assistant Professor of Political Science, Assistant Professor Political Science
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 83% of Political Science Teacher filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 13% since FY2020. From $75,000 in FY2020 to $85,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Political Science Teacher H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 375 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Political Science Teacher jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 25-1065, Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary). The median base salary is $85,000, 31% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $70,064 and $101,672. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 83% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 83% of filings
Mid-level · 17% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $82,207 | 263 |
| Level II · Qualified | $95,000 | 53 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Political Science Teacher pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 7 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $115,000 | 21 |
| New York, NY | $101,525 | 16 |
| Washington, DC | $100,759 | 16 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $94,497 | 14 |
| Dallas, TX | $75,800 | 13 |
| Atlanta, GA | $75,495 | 11 |
| Chicago, IL | $82,104 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Political Science Teacher does
Teach courses in political science, international affairs, and international relations. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as classical political thought, international relations, and democracy and citizenship.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
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: Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1065.00). 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 (Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary), the median annual wage was $98,070 in May 2025, with 16,970 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $85,000, 13% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,052 | $56,450 |
| 25th percentile | $70,064 | $73,260 |
| Median | $85,000 | $98,070 |
| 75th percentile | $101,672 | $129,130 |
| 90th percentile | $123,103 | $174,660 |
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 | $61,052 |
| 25th | $70,064 |
| 50th (median) | $85,000 |
| 75th | $101,672 |
| 90th | $123,103 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $75,000 | $62,820 | $90,000 | 121 |
| FY2021 | $75,000 | $61,125 | $93,995 | 98 |
| FY2022 | $78,767 | $65,000 | $95,000 | 179 |
| FY2023 | $80,850 | $66,300 | $100,058 | 167 |
| FY2024 | $75,000 | $63,000 | $91,142 | 191 |
| FY2025 | $85,970 | $70,000 | $104,851 | 246 |
| FY2026 | $85,000 | $72,000 | $97,990 | 129 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Political Science Teacher make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Political Science Teacher jobs is $85,000 (375 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $70,064 and $101,672.
What does an entry-level Political Science Teacher earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $82,207. Level I accounts for 83% of Political Science Teacher filings.
Do H-1B Political Science Teachers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($85,000) is 13% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($98,070, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.