Last Updated Aug 2026
DeKalb, IL
3,674 employees
Est. 1895
niu.edu
Northern Illinois University — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Northern Illinois University H1B Salaries
Northern Illinois 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)
$40k
$70k
$90k
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 90 | $60,000 | $80,086 | $175,922 |
| It Technical Associate | 18 | $62,732 | $83,686 | $119,480 |
| Research Associate | 15 | $45,011 | $70,000 | $103,043 |
| Instructor | 8 | $43,814 | $56,846 | $119,808 |
| Visiting Assistant Professor | 4 | $57,000 | $82,076 | $100,152 |
| Information Technology Technical Associate | 4 | $67,000 | $75,000 | $90,000 |
| Program Assistant-Functional Systems Analyst | 3 | $48,379 | $48,380 | $48,380 |
| Staff Counselor | 3 | $55,000 | $57,500 | $62,727 |
| Associate Professor | 2 | $71,791 | $81,635 | $91,478 |
| Research Associate - Informatics | 2 | $67,925 | $71,795 | $75,665 |
| Post Doctoral Fellow | 2 | $46,000 | $48,150 | $50,300 |
| Post-Doctoral Fellow | 2 | $43,993 | $49,696 | $55,399 |
| Quality Assurance Analyst | 2 | $59,862 | $64,174 | $68,485 |
| Counselor/Psychologist | 2 | $51,000 | $53,000 | $55,000 |
| It Support Associate | 2 | $56,597 | $62,266 | $67,936 |
| Accounting Associate | 2 | $50,564 | $56,952 | $63,341 |
| It Technical Associate - Erp Applications Developer Iii | 2 | $85,000 | $87,500 | $90,000 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 2 | $80,000 | $85,000 | $90,000 |
| Financial Staff Accountant | 1 | $53,643 | $53,643 | $53,643 |
| Erp Application Developer Ii/ It Technical Assoiate | 1 | $104,767 | $104,767 | $104,767 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb, Illinois | 190 | $40,000 | $75,000 | $175,922 |
| Naperville, Illinois | 4 | $70,000 | $126,500 | $142,000 |
| Los Angeles, California | 2 | $85,342 | $85,342 | $85,342 |
| Aurora, Illinois | 1 | $63,341 | $63,341 | $63,341 |
| Santa Clara, California | 1 | $103,043 | $103,043 | $103,043 |
| Chicago, Illinois | 1 | $74,160 | $74,160 | $74,160 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Northern Illinois University pays a median H-1B salary of $75,097 for sponsored positions, with an average of $81,601. The average prevailing wage across Northern Illinois University's filings is $58,302. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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