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Northwestern University — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Northwestern University H1B Salaries
Northwestern 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 (2023)
$40k
$130k
$220k+
Salary by Job Title (2023)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 194 | $40,706 | $52,140 | $110,000 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 67 | $51,943 | $70,000 | $130,050 |
| Assistant Professor | 59 | $66,230 | $121,411 | $266,500 |
| Research Associate | 57 | $43,562 | $63,852 | $134,576 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 39 | $49,130 | $60,054 | $90,000 |
| Research Technologist 2 | 15 | $34,589 | $43,451 | $48,024 |
| Clinical Research Associate | 14 | $40,325 | $58,194 | $86,237 |
| Developer | 11 | $70,000 | $80,000 | $85,529 |
| Assistant Professor Of Instruction | 10 | $58,000 | $66,138 | $93,195 |
| Research Technologist 3 | 9 | $47,168 | $51,699 | $55,457 |
| Lecturer | 9 | $53,100 | $57,000 | $63,246 |
| Statistical Analyst | 6 | $62,500 | $65,813 | $70,000 |
| Senior Research Associate | 5 | $74,000 | $75,546 | $160,000 |
| Boas Assistant Professor | 5 | $64,000 | $66,230 | $69,249 |
| Visiting Assistant Professor | 5 | $60,000 | $64,500 | $224,500 |
| Research Associate Professor | 4 | $65,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 |
| Research Data Analyst | 4 | $66,300 | $70,043 | $78,000 |
| Associate Professor | 3 | $115,000 | $119,500 | $208,430 |
| Research Data Science Analyst | 3 | $96,182 | $96,182 | $96,182 |
| Developer Lead | 3 | $109,363 | $122,822 | $134,013 |
Salary by Location (2023)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, Illinois | 315 | $34,589 | $59,000 | $270,000 |
| Evanston, Illinois | 272 | $39,150 | $64,380 | $266,500 |
| Evanstson, Illinois | 1 | $67,326 | $67,326 | $67,326 |
| Lemont, Illinois | 1 | $134,576 | $134,576 | $134,576 |
| Urbana, Illinois | 1 | $47,476 | $47,476 | $47,476 |
| Eavnston, Illinois | 1 | $87,000 | $87,000 | $87,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Northwestern University pays a median H-1B salary of $61,500 for sponsored positions, with an average of $72,481. The average prevailing wage across Northwestern University's filings is $51,615. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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