Last Updated Apr 2026
PHILADELPHIA, PA
41,000 employees
Est. 1740
upenn.edu
University OF Pennsylvania — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
University OF Pennsylvania H1B Salaries
University OF Pennsylvania 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)
$50k
$260k
$430k+
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Researcher | 525 | $43,680 | $62,000 | $120,704 |
| Research Associate | 401 | $44,761 | $69,000 | $804,000 |
| Assistant Professor | 181 | $68,000 | $137,929 | $336,111 |
| Senior Research Investigator | 96 | $53,500 | $88,500 | $140,000 |
| Research Specialist D | 78 | $50,000 | $75,987 | $110,000 |
| Research Specialist C | 71 | $40,471 | $60,091 | $82,147 |
| Research Specialist B | 57 | $35,000 | $46,500 | $688,025 |
| Lecturer A | 45 | $47,980 | $53,500 | $151,112 |
| Research Specialist A | 40 | $30,745 | $35,619 | $54,080 |
| Fellow | 36 | $64,210 | $85,868 | $97,169 |
| Instructor | 32 | $51,530 | $100,000 | $285,000 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 27 | $47,844 | $61,572 | $80,000 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 27 | $87,550 | $107,161 | $130,343 |
| Data Analyst C | 19 | $51,000 | $75,788 | $82,543 |
| Resident | 19 | $56,784 | $62,858 | $83,115 |
| Statistical Analyst A | 19 | $58,000 | $63,500 | $77,919 |
| Statistical Analyst B | 18 | $70,000 | $87,645 | $92,027 |
| Instructor A | 18 | $55,300 | $85,000 | $250,000 |
| Academic Clinician Assistant Professor | 18 | $164,000 | $206,073 | $330,000 |
| Associate Professor | 16 | $98,000 | $237,000 | $494,400 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 2,655 | $30,745 | $70,803 | $1,336,677 |
| Kennett Square, Pennsylvania | 35 | $40,000 | $72,000 | $149,607 |
| Phildelphia, Pennsylvania | 5 | $35,671 | $85,980 | $165,000 |
| East Norriton, Pennsylvania | 4 | $195,700 | $250,045 | $299,214 |
| Chicago, Illinois | 3 | $77,919 | $87,645 | $91,146 |
| San Jose, California | 3 | $75,649 | $87,645 | $146,266 |
| West Chester, Pennsylvania | 3 | $60,340 | $82,327 | $122,350 |
| Warren, New Jersey | 2 | $96,734 | $100,053 | $103,372 |
| Bothell, Washington | 2 | $107,381 | $107,381 | $107,381 |
| Bridgeport, Connecticut | 2 | $55,080 | $55,080 | $55,080 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
University OF Pennsylvania pays a median H-1B salary of $71,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $89,793. The average prevailing wage across University OF Pennsylvania's filings is $62,619. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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