Last Updated Apr 2026
Stanford, CA
13,400 employees
Est. 1891
stanford.edu
Stanford University — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Stanford University H1B Salaries
Stanford 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)
$70k
$270k
$440k+
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Affiliate | 458 | $39,645 | $74,322 | $114,738 |
| Basic Life Research Scientist | 344 | $47,507 | $78,000 | $125,882 |
| Instructor | 116 | $53,206 | $90,000 | $183,361 |
| Physical Science Research Scientist | 95 | $47,507 | $81,000 | $124,200 |
| Life Science Research Professional 2 | 64 | $51,293 | $80,000 | $95,930 |
| Research Engineer | 64 | $56,659 | $112,000 | $170,839 |
| Assistant Professor | 51 | $67,480 | $147,196 | $426,000 |
| Life Science Research Professional 1 | 49 | $48,859 | $65,000 | $80,891 |
| Postdoc Res Affiliate | 39 | $51,060 | $62,700 | $82,269 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | 34 | $109,437 | $214,000 | $497,000 |
| Staff Engineer 2 | 31 | $92,488 | $118,165 | $130,000 |
| Research Associate | 30 | $58,000 | $78,853 | $114,000 |
| Postdoc Research Affiliate | 29 | $48,727 | $64,268 | $75,143 |
| Basic Life Res Scientist | 28 | $55,212 | $66,500 | $87,360 |
| Staff Engineer 3 | 28 | $110,700 | $140,000 | $159,632 |
| Clinical Instructor | 27 | $93,137 | $130,910 | $226,000 |
| Research Data Analyst 1 | 26 | $45,718 | $75,000 | $108,940 |
| Software Developer 2 | 24 | $75,900 | $145,000 | $183,168 |
| Life Science Research Professional 3 | 21 | $47,507 | $103,000 | $121,025 |
| Biostatistician 2 | 20 | $81,466 | $99,000 | $123,594 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford, California | 1,608 | $39,333 | $79,000 | $540,712 |
| Palo Alto, California | 300 | $50,000 | $81,294 | $329,000 |
| Menlo Park, California | 226 | $58,000 | $110,350 | $200,000 |
| Redwood City, California | 40 | $47,570 | $150,000 | $178,302 |
| Pacific Grove, California | 6 | $39,645 | $82,192 | $133,900 |
| Union City, California | 3 | $127,500 | $157,076 | $183,168 |
| San Ramon, California | 3 | $145,000 | $162,602 | $170,732 |
| San Jose, California | 3 | $86,162 | $143,000 | $222,200 |
| Newark, Delaware | 2 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $105,000 |
| Chicago, Illinois | 2 | $98,000 | $98,000 | $98,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Stanford University pays a median H-1B salary of $81,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $95,838. The average prevailing wage across Stanford University's filings is $71,209. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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