Question 1

What is the median H-1B salary at PENN State University?

Accepted Answer

PENN State University pays a median H-1B salary of $73,716 for sponsored positions, with an average of $82,962. The average prevailing wage across PENN State University's filings is $52,644. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.

Question 2

What is a prevailing wage determination?

Accepted Answer

A prevailing wage determination (PWD) is a wage rate set by the Department of Labor for a specific occupation and geographic area. Before filing an LCA, employers request a PWD from the DOL, which surveys wage data to determine what workers in similar roles are typically paid in that location. H-1B employers must pay at least the prevailing wage or the actual wage paid to other employees in the same role, whichever is higher. The prevailing wage column in the table above shows the DOL-determined floor for each position.

Question 3

How does PENN State University pay compared to the prevailing wage?

Accepted Answer

PENN State University's average offered wage is $82,962, compared to an average prevailing wage of $52,644 across its filings. When a company pays above the prevailing wage, it indicates the offered salary exceeds the DOL-determined market rate for the occupation and area. The salary table above shows both the offered and prevailing wages for each individual filing.

Question 4

What are H-1B wage levels I through IV?

Accepted Answer

The DOL sets prevailing wages at four levels: Level I (Entry) at the 17th percentile, Level II (Qualified) at the 34th percentile, Level III (Experienced) at the 50th percentile, and Level IV (Expert) at the 67th percentile. These levels reflect the complexity of the job duties and experience required. The prevailing wage is specific to each occupation (SOC code) and metropolitan statistical area. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions.

Question 5

What is the H-1B salary requirement?

Accepted Answer

There is no single minimum salary for H-1B visas. Employers must pay the higher of the actual wage (what they pay other employees in the same role) or the prevailing wage determined by the DOL for the specific occupation and geographic area. The prevailing wage varies by job, location, and wage level. A Level I software engineer in a small metro area will have a very different floor than a Level IV software engineer in San Francisco or New York.

Job Title	Positions	Min	Median	Max
Assistant Professor	558	$51,000	$93,024	$270,000
Postdoctoral Scholar	281	$43,692	$56,880	$682,560
Assistant Research Professor	202	$50,004	$66,822	$108,000
Assistant Teaching Professor	100	$43,020	$69,956	$134,028
Research Associate	52	$47,460	$56,433	$108,096
Researcher	52	$42,328	$68,000	$79,248
Associate Professor	29	$98,316	$130,000	$178,884
Lecturer	28	$42,360	$64,000	$198,036
Associate Teaching Professor	16	$47,826	$80,382	$122,220
Associate Research Professor	15	$55,692	$73,152	$108,612
Professor	13	$110,844	$200,016	$358,848
Instructor	13	$50,004	$64,872	$115,020
Post Doctoral Scholar	11	$45,984	$49,008	$61,008
Post-Doctoral Scholar	10	$47,484	$49,464	$59,100
Assistant Clinical Professor	8	$63,024	$109,104	$210,024
Teaching Professor	7	$55,692	$118,356	$129,000
Visiting Assistant Professor	5	$80,028	$80,028	$104,544
Research Professor	4	$65,835	$70,236	$73,584
Postdoctoral Fellow	3	$52,452	$59,592	$71,472
Advancement & Giving Specialist	3	$62,691	$66,528	$70,296

Location	Positions	Min	Median	Max
University Park, Pennsylvania	984	$42,328	$71,946	$358,848
Hershey, Pennsylvania	187	$43,692	$66,444	$682,560
Erie, Pennsylvania	69	$55,110	$85,590	$159,238
Middletown, Pennsylvania	55	$53,020	$82,000	$163,584
Malvern, Pennsylvania	32	$84,006	$95,202	$130,000
Abington, Pennsylvania	21	$35,001	$72,126	$123,282
Reading, Pennsylvania	16	$56,007	$80,690	$95,004
Altoona, Pennsylvania	14	$61,812	$71,590	$95,000
Dunmore, Pennsylvania	10	$56,160	$81,957	$104,652
State College, Pennsylvania	7	$53,496	$74,004	$145,620

PENN State University — H-1B Sponsored Salaries

PENN State University H1B Salaries

Salary Distribution (2026)

Salary by Job Title (2026)

Salary by Location (2026)

Similar Visa Sponsors

University of California, Los Angeles

Texas A&M University

Washington University in St. Louis

UT Southwestern Medical Center

University OF California, SAN Diego

Michigan State University

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to modernize your immigration program?

Ready to modernize your immigration program?