What H-1B salary does American University pay?

American University pays a median H-1B salary of $85,000 for sponsored positions. Employers are required to pay H-1B workers at least the prevailing wage set by the DOL for the occupation and area. The wage level distribution on this page shows how American University's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Does American University also sponsor green cards?

Yes. American University has filed 15 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% approval rate. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

What do the H-1B wage levels mean?

The DOL assigns prevailing wages at four levels based on the complexity of the job and experience required. Level I (Entry) is set at the 17th percentile of wages for the occupation and area. Level II (Qualified) is at the 34th percentile. Level III (Experienced) is at the 50th percentile (median). Level IV (Expert) is at the 67th percentile. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions and are viewed more favorably in H-1B petition adjudication.

Is American University an H-1B dependent employer?

No, American University is not classified as an H-1B dependent employer. An employer is considered H-1B dependent when 15% or more of its workforce holds H-1B visas.

Last Updated Apr 2026

WASHINGTON, DC

6,925 employees

Est. 1893

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American University — H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data

American University LCA & H1B Filings

American University H-1B sponsorship data, including all Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed for H-1B, E-3, and H-1B1 visa workers. Sourced from Department of Labor disclosure records. See approval rates, salary levels, and filing history below.

Sponsors H1Bs?

Yes

2025 LCA filings

Median H1B salary

$85,000

H1B Dependent?

Certified Filings by Quarter

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn
2025	13	13	0	0
2024	19	18	0	1
2023	11	11	0	0
2022	1	0	1	0
2021	7	7	0	0
2020	2	2	0	0
2019	15	13	0	2
2018	13	11	0	2
2017	13	13	0	0
2016	4	4	0	0

All LCA Filings

98 total

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Assistant Director of Student Development and Engagement I-200-25342-465577	$70,889	Washington, DC	Dec 8, 2025	Certified
Assistant Professor (Tenure-Line) Early Childhood Education I-200-25274-352100	$85,533	Washington, DC	Sep 30, 2025	Certified
Manager, E-Learning Support Services I-200-25271-339838	$91,518	Washington, DC	Sep 28, 2025	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-25227-245850	$98,563	Washington, DC	Aug 15, 2025	Certified - Withdrawn
Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track, IT and Analytics) I-200-25131-962181	$210,417	Washington, DC	May 11, 2025	Certified
Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track, Economics) I-200-25131-962185	$110,000	Washington, DC	May 11, 2025	Certified
Research Assistant Professor I-200-25116-908797	$97,032	Washington, DC	Apr 26, 2025	Certified
Assistant Professor (tenure-track) I-200-25116-908801	$117,250	Washington, DC	Apr 26, 2025	Certified
Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track, Psychology) I-200-25079-792702	$96,000	Washington, DC	Mar 20, 2025	Certified
Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track, Economics) I-200-25076-780921	$118,177	Washington, DC	Mar 17, 2025	Certified
Senior Instructional Designer I-200-25050-706655	$84,619	Washington, DC	Feb 19, 2025	Certified
Assistant Professor (Political Science, tenure-line) I-200-25041-681364	$101,518	Washington, DC	Feb 10, 2025	Certified
Assistant Professor (law, tenure-line) I-200-25041-681370	$160,000	Washington, DC	Feb 10, 2025	Certified
Research Associate Professor I-200-24346-534902	$106,943	WASHINGTON, DC	Dec 11, 2024	Certified
Research Associate Professor I-200-24325-488576	$101,850	WASHINGTON, DC	Nov 20, 2024	Certified
Senior Researcher I-200-24255-331257	$90,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Sep 11, 2024	Certified
Manager of Tax and Compliance I-200-24222-256627	$100,000	Washington, DC	Aug 9, 2024	Certified
Athletic Trainer I-200-24219-248146	$59,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Aug 6, 2024	Certified
Assistant Director Kovler Impact Litigation I-200-24218-244712	$78,021	Washington, DC	Aug 5, 2024	Certified
Assistant Professor (environmental science, tenure-line) I-200-24197-196099	$93,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Jul 15, 2024	Certified
Assistant Professor (public admin. and policy, tenure-line) I-200-24185-169986	$107,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Jul 2, 2024	Certified
Assistant Professor (neuroscience, tenure-line) I-200-24141-015447	$93,000	WASHINGTON, DC	May 20, 2024	Certified
Associate Director of Financial Analysis I-200-24136-997568	$100,000	WASHINGTON, DC	May 15, 2024	Certified
Associate Director, Financial Analysis I-200-24135-994981	$100,000	WASHINGTON, DC	May 14, 2024	Withdrawn
Assistant Professor (neuroscience, tenure-line) I-200-24130-978728	$93,000	WASHINGTON, DC	May 9, 2024	Certified - Withdrawn
Assistant Professor (neuroscience, tenure-line) I-200-24123-952157	$96,939	WASHINGTON, DC	May 2, 2024	Certified - Withdrawn
Senior Professorial Lecturer I-200-24088-836324	$69,750	Washington, DC	Mar 28, 2024	Certified
Assistant Professor (Global Inquiry/Poli. Sci., tenure-line) I-200-24075-802855	$93,000	Washington, DC	Mar 15, 2024	Certified
Assistant Professor (IT and Analytics, tenure-line) I-200-24071-786851	$230,000	Washington, DC	Mar 11, 2024	Certified
Assistant Professor (tenure-line, comparative politics) I-200-24034-691137	$100,000	Washington, DC	Feb 3, 2024	Certified
Assistant Professor (Economics; tenure-line) I-200-24018-648851	$116,773	District of Columbia, DC	Jan 18, 2024	Certified - Withdrawn
Assistant Professor (Economics; tenure-line) I-200-24003-611996	$116,773	District of Columbia, DC	Jan 3, 2024	Certified
Director of the Human Rights Center I-200-23317-496926	$77,397	Washington, DC	Nov 13, 2023	Certified
Postdoctoral Fellow (Poli. Sci./Israel/Mid. Eastern Studies) I-200-23307-476903	$57,138	Washington, DC	Nov 3, 2023	Certified
Assistant Professor (computer science) I-200-23272-394769	$61,140	Washington, DC	Sep 29, 2023	Certified
Professorial Lecturer (Asia, Pacific, and Diaspora Studies) I-200-23269-382013	$61,010	Washington, DC	Sep 26, 2023	Certified
Assistant Professor (Governance&HumanitarianCrisisinMidEast) I-200-23160-094794	$50,770	Washington, DC, DC	Jun 9, 2023	Certified
Space Planner I-200-23159-090434	$55,827	Washington, DC	Jun 8, 2023	Certified
Assistant Professor (Governance&HumanitarianCrisisinMidEast) I-200-23157-082362	$50,770	Washington, DC, DC	Jun 6, 2023	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR I-200-23146-058468	$89,163	WASHINGTON, DC	May 26, 2023	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-23146-058458	$89,163	Washington, DC	May 26, 2023	Certified
Manager, E-Learning Support Services I-200-23019-714774	$74,880	Washington, DC	Jan 19, 2023	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-23011-695438	$51,350	Washington, DC, DC	Jan 11, 2023	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-22342-629613	$31,616	Washington, DC	Dec 8, 2022	Denied
Research Assistant Professor I-200-21155-369703	$47,270	Washington, DC	Jun 4, 2021	Certified
Research Assistant Professor I-200-21141-332982	$70,000	Washington, DC	May 21, 2021	Certified - Withdrawn
Assistant Professor (Communication, Tenure-line) I-200-21139-327383	$43,510	District of Columbia, DC	May 19, 2021	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR I-200-21085-178784	$68,750	Washington, DC	Mar 26, 2021	Certified
Professorial Lecturer I-200-21075-151174	$42,950	Washington, DC	Mar 16, 2021	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-21046-078168	$60,320	Washington, DC	Feb 15, 2021	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-21041-068225	$68,744	Washington, DC	Feb 10, 2021	Certified - Withdrawn
Assistant Professor I-200-20356-973863	$111,363	Washington, DC	Dec 21, 2020	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-20352-968166	$72,280	Washington, DC	Dec 17, 2020	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (INTERNATIONAL, TENURE TRACK) I-200-19249-526314	$86,650	WASHINGTON, DC	Sep 6, 2019	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (INTERNATIONAL, TENUR TRACK) I-200-19249-665370	$86,650	Washington, DC	Sep 6, 2019	Withdrawn
STAFF ACCOUNTANT I-200-19247-603094	$58,695	WASHINGTON, DC	Sep 4, 2019	Certified
STAFF CLINICIAN I-200-19193-343728	$62,000	Washington, DC	Jul 12, 2019	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (TENURE-LINE) I-200-19171-358027	$98,600	WASHINGTON, DC	Jun 20, 2019	Certified
PROFESSOR (COMPUTER SCIENCE) I-200-19114-400566	$172,850	Washington, DC	Apr 24, 2019	Certified
PROFESSORIAL LECTURER I-200-19113-931611	$61,400	Washington, DC, DC	Apr 23, 2019	Certified
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW (SOCIOLOGY) I-200-19112-544341	$60,000	Washington, DC, DC	Apr 22, 2019	Certified
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR I-200-19092-473369	$60,000	District of Columbia, DC	Apr 2, 2019	Withdrawn
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR I-200-19092-466069	$86,000	Washington, DC	Apr 2, 2019	Certified
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR I-200-19092-892881	$93,900	Washington DC, DC	Apr 2, 2019	Certified
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW I-200-19092-814628	$60,000	Washington DC, DC	Apr 2, 2019	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR I-200-19067-313560	$124,500	Washington, DC	Mar 8, 2019	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR I-200-19067-120950	$124,500	Washington, DC	Mar 8, 2019	Certified
PROFESSOR (COMPUTER SCIENCE) I-200-19064-176918	$172,850	Washington, DC	Mar 5, 2019	Certified
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE DEVELOPER I-200-18212-863048	$65,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Jul 31, 2018	Certified
BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT REPORTER I-200-18180-454984	$67,995	WASHINGTON, DC	Jun 30, 2018	Certified
BUSINESS AND DEVELOPMENT REPORTER I-200-18181-910716	$77,709	WASHINGTON, DC	Jun 30, 2018	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (FINANCE, TENURE-LINE) I-200-18164-737400	$220,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Jun 13, 2018	Certified
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW I-200-18156-953982	$50,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Jun 5, 2018	Certified
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (TENURE-LINE, ACCOUNTING) I-200-18122-987657	$225,000	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DC	May 2, 2018	Certified
INSTRUCTIONAL MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER I-200-18120-087586	$53,508	DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, DC	Apr 30, 2018	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (PSYCHOLOGY; TENURE-LINE) I-200-18093-920877	$85,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Apr 3, 2018	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (COMMUNICATION, TENURE-LINE) I-200-18093-702232	$90,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Apr 3, 2018	Certified
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (COMMUNICATION, TENURE-LINE) I-200-18092-153269	$90,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Apr 2, 2018	Withdrawn
PROFESSORIAL LECTURER I-200-18037-951402	$85,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Feb 6, 2018	Certified
TERM FACULTY (BUSINESS ANALYTICS) I-200-18037-653565	$85,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Feb 6, 2018	Withdrawn
RESEARCH FELLOW I-200-18010-376478	$55,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Jan 10, 2018	Certified
PROFESSORIAL LECTURER I-200-17213-605479	$55,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Aug 1, 2017	CERTIFIED-WITHDRAWN
INSTRUCTOR I-200-17207-333493	$54,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Jul 26, 2017	CERTIFIED
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER I-200-17200-216545	$50,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Jul 19, 2017	CERTIFIED
DIRECTOR OF HOUSING I-200-17191-154241	$91,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Jul 11, 2017	CERTIFIED
ASSISTANT WOMEN'S SOCCER COACH I-200-17187-124375	$40,600	WASHINGTON, DC	Jul 6, 2017	CERTIFIED
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR I-200-17111-485728	$104,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Apr 21, 2017	CERTIFIED
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (INTERNATIONAL, TENURE TRACK) I-200-17086-290874	$118,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Mar 27, 2017	CERTIFIED
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (INTERNATIONAL, TENURE TRACK) I-200-17082-996094	$78,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Mar 23, 2017	CERTIFIED
PROFESSIONAL LECTURER I-200-17079-916488	$57,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Mar 20, 2017	CERTIFIED
PROFESSIONAL LECTURER I-200-17066-164673	$57,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Mar 7, 2017	CERTIFIED
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (TENURE LINE, ACCOUNTING) I-200-17051-303373	$176,600	WASHINGTON, DC	Mar 5, 2017	CERTIFIED
FINANCIAL COORDINATOR I-200-17060-263878	$52,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Mar 1, 2017	CERTIFIED
PROFESSORIAL LECTURER I-200-17040-343380	$56,100	WASHINGTON, DC	Feb 9, 2017	CERTIFIED
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (INTERNATIONAL, TENURE TRACK) I-200-16359-881902	$78,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Dec 24, 2016	CERTIFIED-WITHDRAWN
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR I-200-16357-278110	$78,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Dec 22, 2016	CERTIFIED-WITHDRAWN
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (INTERNATIONAL, TENURE TRACK) I-200-16357-147688	$78,000	WASHINGTON, DC	Dec 22, 2016	CERTIFIED
PROFESSORIAL LECTURER I-200-16202-149366	$55,800	WASHINGTON, DC	Jul 20, 2016	CERTIFIED-WITHDRAWN

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. American University has filed 98 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 98 total positions. The median salary for American University's sponsored positions is $85,000.

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