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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 (2025)
$40k
$160k
$280k+
Salary by Job Title (2025)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 245 | $48,000 | $63,000 | $827,568 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 218 | $40,000 | $52,108 | $89,981 |
| Research Associate | 191 | $43,692 | $67,933 | $134,576 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 141 | $50,676 | $80,000 | $195,000 |
| Assistant Professor | 120 | $54,000 | $132,045 | $331,500 |
| Assistant Professor Of Instruction | 34 | $56,000 | $71,500 | $116,850 |
| Clinical Research Associate | 24 | $47,476 | $62,546 | $90,000 |
| Senior Research Associate | 19 | $51,122 | $75,930 | $740,000 |
| Research Technologist 2 | 18 | $40,716 | $45,004 | $59,341 |
| Research Specialist | 17 | $41,108 | $63,773 | $88,837 |
| Research Data Analyst Associate | 16 | $55,000 | $65,042 | $70,642 |
| Research Technologist 3 | 15 | $45,023 | $49,920 | $61,199 |
| Lecturer | 11 | $50,000 | $62,000 | $72,500 |
| Research Data Analyst | 10 | $67,912 | $74,842 | $87,522 |
| Associate Professor | 10 | $130,000 | $149,104 | $224,952 |
| Statistical Analyst | 9 | $62,830 | $70,000 | $95,036 |
| Bioinformatics Analyst | 8 | $63,500 | $80,200 | $88,261 |
| Developer | 8 | $70,000 | $82,165 | $93,204 |
| Research Project Manager | 6 | $46,488 | $67,644 | $79,852 |
| Research Study Coordinator | 6 | $51,678 | $58,885 | $68,182 |
Salary by Location (2025)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, Illinois | 654 | $36,018 | $65,000 | $827,568 |
| Evanston, Illinois | 608 | $40,000 | $69,125 | $700,000 |
| Eavnston, Illinois | 3 | $55,000 | $80,000 | $130,000 |
| Miami, Florida | 2 | $70,000 | $71,750 | $73,500 |
| Atlanta, Georgia | 2 | $60,000 | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| Schaumburg, Illinois | 2 | $115,357 | $115,357 | $115,357 |
| Evanstson, Illinois | 1 | $52,333 | $52,333 | $52,333 |
| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | 1 | $86,500 | $86,500 | $86,500 |
| Quincy, Massachusetts | 1 | $100,629 | $100,629 | $100,629 |
| San Diego, California | 1 | $56,484 | $56,484 | $56,484 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Northwestern University pays a median H-1B salary of $66,826 for sponsored positions, with an average of $79,750. The average prevailing wage across Northwestern University's filings is $55,009. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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