Last Updated Apr 2026
Chicago, IL
10,500 employees
Est. 1867
illinois.edu
University of Illinois Chicago — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
University of Illinois Chicago H1B Salaries
University of Illinois Chicago 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)
$40k
$160k
$280k+
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 291 | $60,000 | $110,000 | $1,033,740 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 201 | $45,900 | $59,752 | $107,511,040 |
| Research Scientist | 65 | $52,377 | $72,946 | $110,066 |
| Research Specialist | 44 | $48,960 | $65,000 | $92,997 |
| Teaching Assistant Professor | 41 | $59,400 | $97,000 | $162,500 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 38 | $59,322 | $81,338 | $145,000 |
| Visiting Research Assistant Professor | 28 | $55,737 | $73,333 | $110,000 |
| Visiting Research Scientist | 25 | $49,394 | $65,000 | $75,000 |
| Instructor | 24 | $48,000 | $57,000 | $250,000 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | 24 | $76,720 | $120,000 | $156,000 |
| Visiting Research Specialist | 23 | $40,666 | $60,000 | $75,000 |
| Lecturer | 23 | $48,900 | $65,000 | $135,000 |
| Veterinary Resident | 22 | $35,093 | $39,257 | $46,000 |
| Associate Professor | 15 | $91,205 | $122,473 | $1,670,329 |
| Research Software Engineer | 12 | $80,000 | $83,953 | $96,673 |
| Senior Research Specialist | 12 | $48,222 | $69,167 | $126,915 |
| Assistant Professor Of Clinical Pediatrics/Physician Surgeon | 11 | $171,200 | $235,000 | $285,000 |
| Scientific Specialist | 10 | $53,025 | $65,588 | $70,000 |
| Research Engineer | 9 | $70,200 | $87,506 | $95,285 |
| Visiting Scholar | 9 | $55,370 | $64,300 | $83,200 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana, Illinois | 642 | $26,153 | $73,434 | $107,511,040 |
| Chicago, Illinois | 396 | $42,765 | $82,080 | $800,000 |
| Champaign, Illinois | 224 | $40,666 | $91,982 | $296,437 |
| Peoria, Illinois | 34 | $54,475 | $200,920 | $340,000 |
| Springfield, Illinois | 30 | $45,257 | $79,560 | $150,000 |
| Rockford, Illinois | 9 | $65,000 | $71,185 | $250,709 |
| Rantoul, Illinois | 4 | $56,560 | $81,500 | $105,000 |
| Odenton, Maryland | 2 | $55,000 | $55,550 | $56,100 |
| Cincinnati, Ohio | 2 | $89,868 | $92,827 | $95,786 |
| Seattle, Washington | 2 | $56,659 | $59,904 | $63,149 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
University of Illinois Chicago pays a median H-1B salary of $80,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $176,706. The average prevailing wage across University of Illinois Chicago's filings is $64,985. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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