Last Updated Apr 2026
IRVINE, CA
19,378 employees
Est. 1965
uci.edu
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE H1B Salaries
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE 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)
$50k
$140k
$210k+
Salary by Job Title (2025)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 147 | $72,200 | $108,000 | $240,000 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 125 | $42,840 | $61,800 | $82,836 |
| Assistant Project Scientist | 107 | $53,900 | $71,500 | $104,900 |
| Associate Specialist | 46 | $53,124 | $67,900 | $85,000 |
| Assistant Specialist | 29 | $42,144 | $52,978 | $68,300 |
| Specialist | 21 | $72,900 | $83,184 | $143,800 |
| Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor | 17 | $55,510 | $121,100 | $420,000 |
| Lecturer | 13 | $56,381 | $70,400 | $123,263 |
| Associate Project Scientist | 13 | $67,800 | $81,300 | $103,900 |
| Project Scientist | 12 | $79,900 | $93,700 | $115,500 |
| Counseling Psychologist | 11 | $89,844 | $107,320 | $117,300 |
| Assistant Researcher | 8 | $77,000 | $90,200 | $97,500 |
| Staff Research Associate | 8 | $46,896 | $56,064 | $69,497 |
| Visiting Assistant Professor | 7 | $40,000 | $83,200 | $98,000 |
| Associate Professor | 5 | $102,900 | $135,000 | $164,400 |
| Assistant Professor Of Teaching | 5 | $88,700 | $91,000 | $115,600 |
| Professor | 5 | $104,000 | $165,000 | $350,000 |
| Academic Coordinator | 5 | $65,119 | $67,881 | $85,860 |
| Academic Achievement Counselor | 3 | $58,610 | $58,610 | $74,124 |
| Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor | 3 | $129,400 | $295,000 | $300,000 |
Salary by Location (2025)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine, California | 611 | $40,000 | $77,030 | $350,000 |
| Orange, California | 43 | $49,500 | $101,900 | $420,000 |
| Santa Ana, California | 4 | $161,500 | $161,600 | $394,000 |
| Costa Mesa, California | 1 | $121,514 | $121,514 | $121,514 |
| Cumming, Georgia | 1 | $135,469 | $135,469 | $135,469 |
| Fountain Valley, California | 1 | $186,709 | $186,709 | $186,709 |
| Alpharetta, Georgia | 1 | $130,000 | $130,000 | $130,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE pays a median H-1B salary of $78,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $91,538. The average prevailing wage across UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE's filings is $70,861. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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