What H-1B salary does Massachusetts Institute of Technology pay?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology pays a median H-1B salary of $72,000 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Does Massachusetts Institute of Technology also sponsor green cards?

Yes. Massachusetts Institute of Technology has filed 62 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology an H-1B dependent employer?

No, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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

Cambridge, MA

14,600 employees

Est. 1861

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology — H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data

Massachusetts Institute of Technology LCA & H1B Filings

Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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

204

Median H1B salary

$72,000

H1B Dependent?

Certified Filings by Quarter

Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn
2026	88	86	0	2
2025	204	200	0	4
2024	215	208	0	7
2023	177	174	0	3
2022	90	90	0	0
2021	135	134	0	1
2020	75	72	0	3
2019	123	121	0	2
2018	148	139	3	6
2017	146	140	2	4
2016	76	75	0	1

All LCA Filings

1,525 total

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Research Scientist I-200-26174-041789	$98,000	Cambridge, MA	Jun 23, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26174-042333	$90,000	Cambridge, MA	Jun 23, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26174-042270	$80,300	Cambridge, MA	Jun 23, 2026	Certified
Lecturer I-200-26174-042315	$91,146	Cambridge, MA	Jun 23, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26174-042288	$77,000	Cambridge, MA	Jun 23, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26169-030971	$73,611	Cambridge, MA	Jun 18, 2026	Certified
Senior Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26161-002273	$75,000	Cambridge, MA	Jun 10, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26159-990799	$110,781	Cambridge, MA	Jun 8, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26156-988563	$93,600	Cambridge, MA	Jun 5, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26156-988579	$80,638	Cambrdige, MA	Jun 5, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26152-966411	$106,605	Cambridge, MA	Jun 1, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26152-966398	$91,500	Cambridge, MA	Jun 1, 2026	Withdrawn
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26149-963523	$80,000	Cambridge, MA	May 29, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26149-963489	$75,000	Cambridge, MA	May 29, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26149-963453	$74,263	Cambridge, MA	May 29, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26149-963398	$83,500	Cambridge, MA	May 29, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26149-963422	$74,263	Cambridge, MA	May 29, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26148-956913	$71,989	Cambridge, MA	May 28, 2026	Certified
Senior Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26141-936523	$81,500	Cambridge, MA	May 21, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26141-936391	$83,366	Cambridge, MA	May 21, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26141-936478	$73,308	Cambridge, MA	May 21, 2026	Certified
Senior Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26141-936498	$81,500	Cambridge, MA	May 21, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26140-932758	$91,500	Cambridge, MA	May 20, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26140-933526	$75,462	Los Angeles, CA	May 20, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26139-928433	$72,000	Cambridge, MA	May 19, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26135-915470	$95,285	Cambridge, MA	May 15, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26134-913427	$79,946	Cambridge, MA	May 14, 2026	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-26134-913327	$230,000	Cambridge, MA	May 14, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26128-889571	$71,000	Cambridge, MA	May 8, 2026	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-26127-883052	$143,200	Cambridge, MA	May 7, 2026	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-26127-882880	$143,300	Cambridge, MA	May 7, 2026	Withdrawn
Research Scientist I-200-26125-868113	$79,040	Cambridge, MA	May 5, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26120-853656	$95,000	Cambridge, MA	Apr 30, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26119-849549	$71,000	Cambridge, MA	Apr 29, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26113-826265	$121,430	Cambridge, MA	Apr 23, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26113-825431	$73,308	Cambridge, MA	Apr 23, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26107-806291	$71,000	Cambridge, MA	Apr 17, 2026	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-26107-805856	$237,000	Cambridge, MA	Apr 17, 2026	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-26107-805772	$147,300	Cambridge, MA	Apr 17, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26107-806736	$113,600	Cambridge, MA	Apr 17, 2026	Certified - Withdrawn
Research Scientist I-200-26106-802035	$105,000	Cambridge, MA	Apr 16, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26105-797403	$75,000	Cambridge, MA	Apr 15, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26105-798688	$105,000	Cambridge, MA	Apr 15, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26100-780074	$73,840	Cambridge, MA	Apr 10, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26100-780038	$71,000	Cambridge, MA	Apr 10, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26100-780052	$80,000	Cambridge, MA	Apr 10, 2026	Certified - Withdrawn
Research Scientist I-200-26098-770730	$80,638	Cambridge, MA	Apr 8, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26098-770701	$79,567	Cambridge, MA	Apr 8, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26098-770762	$110,000	Cambridge, MA	Apr 8, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26092-750627	$72,000	Cambridge, MA	Apr 2, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26092-751735	$79,019	Cambridge, MA	Apr 2, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26092-750772	$73,308	Cambridge, MA	Apr 2, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26092-750639	$75,000	Cambridge, MA	Apr 2, 2026	Certified - Withdrawn
Lecturer I-200-26079-718799	$100,460	Cambridge, MA	Mar 20, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26077-712585	$73,308	Cambridge, MA	Mar 18, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26077-712621	$78,100	Cambridge, MA	Mar 18, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26077-713128	$78,478	Cambridge, MA	Mar 18, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26077-712564	$80,600	Cambridge, MA	Mar 18, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26076-709079	$100,000	Cambridge, MA	Mar 17, 2026	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-26071-700018	$225,000	Cambridge, MA	Mar 12, 2026	Certified - Withdrawn
Lecturer I-200-26071-698133	$77,859	Cambridge, MA	Mar 12, 2026	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-26065-685511	$143,200	Cambridge, MA	Mar 6, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26064-681788	$76,000	Cambridge, MA	Mar 5, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26062-676613	$80,968	Cambridge, MA	Mar 3, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26062-678044	$77,700	Cambridge, MA	Mar 3, 2026	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-26062-676418	$151,500	Cambridge, MA	Mar 3, 2026	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-26058-670772	$291,110	Cambridge, MA	Feb 27, 2026	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-26057-666382	$151,600	Cambridge, MA	Feb 26, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26055-660204	$75,000	Cambridge, MA	Feb 24, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26048-644969	$95,000	Cambridge, MA	Feb 17, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26042-634481	$139,730	Cambridge, MA	Feb 11, 2026	Certified
Research Associate I-200-26033-614694	$124,800	Cambridge, MA	Feb 2, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26028-596649	$71,000	Camrbidge, MA	Jan 28, 2026	Certified - Withdrawn
Research Scientist I-200-26028-598535	$95,285	Cambridge, MA	Jan 28, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26026-589690	$71,000	Cambridge, MA	Jan 26, 2026	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-26026-589670	$73,000	Cambridge, MA	Jan 26, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26023-586091	$100,002	Cambridge, MA	Jan 23, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26022-582412	$78,100	Cambridge, MA	Jan 22, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26022-582343	$110,000	Cambridge, MA	Jan 22, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26022-582286	$125,000	Cambridge, MA	Jan 22, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26022-582224	$91,520	Cambridge, MA	Jan 22, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26020-571700	$93,558	Cambridge, MA	Jan 20, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26016-567356	$125,880	Cambridge, MA	Jan 16, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26013-556272	$75,000	Cambridge, MA	Jan 13, 2026	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-26012-551227	$77,437	Cambridge, MA	Jan 12, 2026	Certified
Senior Lecturer I-200-26012-552473	$225,000	Cambridge, MA	Jan 12, 2026	Certified - Withdrawn
Research Scientist I-200-26009-549497	$121,430	Cambridge, MA	Jan 9, 2026	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-26006-536910	$142,000	Cambridge, MA	Jan 6, 2026	Certified
Research Engineer I-200-25358-510444	$95,285	Cambridge, MA	Dec 24, 2025	Certified
Research Engineer I-200-25358-510430	$95,285	Cambridge, MA	Dec 24, 2025	Certified
Senior Postdoctoratal Associate I-200-25358-510413	$72,700	Cambridge, MA	Dec 24, 2025	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-25351-491690	$74,000	Cambidge, MA	Dec 17, 2025	Withdrawn
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-25351-491715	$74,000	Cambridge, MA	Dec 17, 2025	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-25349-482255	$75,190	Cambridge, MA	Dec 15, 2025	Certified
Research Scientist I-200-25349-482132	$74,550	Cambridge, MA	Dec 15, 2025	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-25349-482430	$142,400	Cambridge, MA	Dec 15, 2025	Certified - Withdrawn
Research Scientist I-200-25344-472469	$100,002	Cambridge, MA	Dec 10, 2025	Certified - Withdrawn
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-25342-466240	$71,000	Cambridge, MA	Dec 8, 2025	Certified
Postdoctoral Associate I-200-25342-466209	$71,000	Cambridge, MA	Dec 8, 2025	Certified
Assistant Professor I-200-25336-450991	$158,700	Cambridge, MA	Dec 2, 2025	Certified - Withdrawn

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Yes. Massachusetts Institute of Technology has filed 1,525 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 1,525 total positions across 7 states. The median salary for Massachusetts Institute of Technology's sponsored positions is $72,000.

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