Last Updated Apr 2026
Ithaca, NY
11,000 employees
Est. 1865
cornell.edu
Cornell University — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Cornell University H1B Salaries
Cornell University H-1B salary data for all visa-sponsored positions, from Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed with the Department of Labor. H-1B employers must pay the higher of the actual wage or the prevailing wage for the occupation and area of employment.
Salary Distribution (2025)
$40k
$180k
$290k+
Salary by Job Title (2025)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Associate | 375 | $47,000 | $59,000 | $100,000 |
| Assistant Professor | 270 | $68,880 | $123,803 | $290,000 |
| Research Associate | 189 | $47,484 | $70,000 | $168,376 |
| Lecturer | 65 | $42,931 | $73,500 | $171,434 |
| Professor | 24 | $144,620 | $253,587 | $390,000 |
| Associate Professor | 17 | $91,233 | $125,000 | $185,000 |
| Visiting Lecturer | 16 | $42,931 | $88,122 | $219,440 |
| Clinical Trainee Resident | 16 | $47,000 | $51,000 | $69,430 |
| Senior Lecturer | 15 | $67,300 | $85,696 | $165,000 |
| Extension Associate | 14 | $60,000 | $75,000 | $88,872 |
| Senior Research Associate | 13 | $78,500 | $91,980 | $200,000 |
| Assistant Research Professor | 12 | $51,104 | $97,138 | $116,981 |
| Visiting Assistant Professor | 9 | $72,925 | $119,163 | $225,000 |
| Instructor | 6 | $52,210 | $62,764 | $115,000 |
| Resident | 5 | $35,700 | $36,700 | $56,222 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 4 | $50,490 | $53,500 | $80,000 |
| Adjunct Professor | 4 | $239,928 | $769,163 | $845,000 |
| Senior Extension Associate | 4 | $86,569 | $113,145 | $130,000 |
| Visiting Critic | 4 | $68,890 | $131,267 | $184,891 |
| Visiting Scientist | 4 | $50,170 | $51,122 | $82,472 |
Salary by Location (2025)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca, New York | 1,093 | $34,900 | $74,000 | $845,000 |
| New York, New York | 31 | $60,000 | $115,400 | $225,000 |
| Geneva, New York | 9 | $47,923 | $50,375 | $113,000 |
| New York City, New York | 2 | $81,120 | $81,609 | $82,098 |
| Port Orange, Florida | 1 | $69,868 | $69,868 | $69,868 |
| Elmont, New York | 1 | $69,430 | $69,430 | $69,430 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cornell University pays a median H-1B salary of $74,234 for sponsored positions, with an average of $95,820. The average prevailing wage across Cornell University's filings is $71,472. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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