Last Updated Apr 2026
Urbana, IL
14,718 employees
Est. 1867
illinois.edu
University of Illinois — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
University of Illinois H1B Salaries
University of Illinois 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
$170k
$270k
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 265 | $60,000 | $110,000 | $1,033,740 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 191 | $45,900 | $59,699 | $107,511,040 |
| Research Scientist | 63 | $52,377 | $72,946 | $110,066 |
| Teaching Assistant Professor | 39 | $59,400 | $97,000 | $162,500 |
| Research Specialist | 37 | $48,960 | $65,000 | $92,997 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 36 | $59,322 | $78,838 | $145,000 |
| Visiting Research Assistant Professor | 28 | $55,737 | $73,333 | $110,000 |
| Instructor | 24 | $48,000 | $57,000 | $250,000 |
| Visiting Research Specialist | 21 | $40,666 | $58,926 | $75,000 |
| Lecturer | 21 | $48,900 | $65,000 | $135,000 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | 21 | $76,720 | $117,000 | $146,000 |
| Visiting Research Scientist | 19 | $49,394 | $65,000 | $75,000 |
| Veterinary Resident | 16 | $35,093 | $39,257 | $45,000 |
| Associate Professor | 13 | $91,205 | $129,979 | $1,670,329 |
| Research Software Engineer | 10 | $80,000 | $83,953 | $96,673 |
| Scientific Specialist | 10 | $53,025 | $65,588 | $70,000 |
| Senior Research Specialist | 9 | $48,222 | $68,334 | $126,915 |
| Assistant Professor Of Clinical Pediatrics/Physician Surgeon | 9 | $171,200 | $242,810 | $285,000 |
| Research Engineer | 8 | $70,200 | $87,003 | $95,285 |
| Visiting Scholar | 8 | $55,370 | $64,299 | $83,200 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana, Illinois | 587 | $26,153 | $73,000 | $107,511,040 |
| Chicago, Illinois | 350 | $42,765 | $80,534 | $800,000 |
| Champaign, Illinois | 209 | $40,666 | $91,800 | $296,437 |
| Peoria, Illinois | 31 | $54,475 | $171,200 | $340,000 |
| Springfield, Illinois | 29 | $45,257 | $79,560 | $150,000 |
| Rockford, Illinois | 8 | $65,000 | $68,640 | $250,709 |
| Rantoul, Illinois | 4 | $56,560 | $81,500 | $105,000 |
| Odenton, Maryland | 2 | $55,000 | $55,550 | $56,100 |
| Seattle, Washington | 2 | $56,659 | $59,904 | $63,149 |
| Cincinnati, Ohio | 2 | $89,868 | $92,827 | $95,786 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
University of Illinois pays a median H-1B salary of $79,290 for sponsored positions, with an average of $183,913. The average prevailing wage across University of Illinois's filings is $64,143. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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