Last Updated Apr 2026
New York, NY
22,000 employees
Est. 1909
nyu.edu
New York University — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
New York University H1B Salaries
New York 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 (2026)
$50k
$155k
$240k+
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Associate | 254 | $42,840 | $64,500 | $108,000 |
| Assistant Professor | 197 | $71,667 | $121,000 | $900,000 |
| Research Scientist | 103 | $47,476 | $68,000 | $136,431 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | 90 | $67,000 | $107,823 | $269,161 |
| Assistant Research Scientist | 51 | $41,600 | $52,000 | $94,000 |
| Clinical Associate Professor | 29 | $71,905 | $100,000 | $210,936 |
| Visiting Assistant Professor | 25 | $60,000 | $75,000 | $150,000 |
| Adjunct Instructor | 24 | $86,798 | $286,000 | $445,619 |
| Adjunct Assistant Professor | 24 | $275,246 | $286,000 | $1,361,381 |
| Associate Professor | 23 | $86,836 | $124,624 | $220,340 |
| Assistant Professor/Courant Instructor | 22 | $68,220 | $76,987 | $95,000 |
| Associate Research Scientist | 21 | $52,746 | $75,382 | $156,998 |
| Post-Doctoral Associate | 20 | $42,840 | $56,500 | $75,000 |
| Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow | 17 | $42,000 | $75,000 | $98,325 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 17 | $70,000 | $89,300 | $969,204 |
| Professor | 16 | $146,370 | $255,000 | $400,000 |
| Junior Research Scientist | 15 | $47,476 | $52,000 | $81,736 |
| Research Scholar | 15 | $47,500 | $62,016 | $150,000 |
| Research Associate | 13 | $55,350 | $87,414 | $98,345 |
| Language Lecturer | 12 | $53,152 | $61,206 | $68,818 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, New York | 1,133 | $41,600 | $79,997 | $2,000,000 |
| Brooklyn, New York | 148 | $47,476 | $98,092 | $462,322 |
| Brookyln, New York | 12 | $44,000 | $110,000 | $115,529 |
| Chicago, Illinois | 1 | $52,000 | $52,000 | $52,000 |
| Brookyn, New York | 1 | $54,765 | $54,765 | $54,765 |
| Boston, Massachusetts | 1 | $180,605 | $180,605 | $180,605 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
New York University pays a median H-1B salary of $81,698 for sponsored positions, with an average of $113,380. The average prevailing wage across New York University's filings is $75,727. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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