Last Updated Apr 2026
Lexington, KY
31,000 employees
Est. 1865
uky.edu
University of Kentucky — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
University of Kentucky H1B Salaries
University of Kentucky 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
$470k+
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 302 | $63,000 | $168,528 | $525,000 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 107 | $39,264 | $53,206 | $71,365 |
| Assistant Professor Of Medicine/Hospitalist | 43 | $172,500 | $230,000 | $275,000 |
| Scientist I. | 35 | $47,476 | $53,206 | $64,242 |
| Scientist I | 21 | $45,236 | $48,567 | $62,727 |
| Scientist Ii. | 19 | $55,000 | $66,685 | $80,000 |
| Research Associate Senior | 17 | $47,500 | $58,000 | $73,216 |
| Assistant Professor Of Neurology | 16 | $216,253 | $225,000 | $264,000 |
| Scientist Ii | 16 | $52,000 | $55,919 | $69,243 |
| Research Analyst | 15 | $37,918 | $42,500 | $54,517 |
| Lecturer | 14 | $49,955 | $61,000 | $108,706 |
| Research Associate | 13 | $39,907 | $49,250 | $475,000 |
| Associate Professor | 12 | $60,240 | $135,000 | $245,000 |
| Instructor | 11 | $49,982 | $210,000 | $210,000 |
| Scientist Iii | 8 | $61,188 | $69,000 | $82,565 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 7 | $56,662 | $70,000 | $82,500 |
| Assistant Professor Of Pediatrics/Neonatologist | 7 | $235,000 | $235,000 | $235,000 |
| Assistant Professor, Clinical Title Series | 7 | $107,345 | $113,000 | $210,000 |
| Business Intelligence Developer Senior | 6 | $56,805 | $75,941 | $91,000 |
| Assistant Professor Of Medicine/Cardiologist | 6 | $300,000 | $325,000 | $400,000 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington, Kentucky | 962 | $29,640 | $81,548 | $650,000 |
| Mt. Vernon, Kentucky | 8 | $137,000 | $222,500 | $263,000 |
| Paducah, Kentucky | 7 | $55,141 | $88,500 | $225,000 |
| Bowling Green, Kentucky | 7 | $59,004 | $80,331 | $525,000 |
| Corbin, Kentucky | 6 | $235,000 | $235,000 | $315,000 |
| Morehead, Kentucky | 3 | $250,000 | $376,000 | $650,000 |
| Hazard, Kentucky | 2 | $260,000 | $260,000 | $260,000 |
| Georgetown, Kentucky | 2 | $198,000 | $299,000 | $400,000 |
| Princeton, Kentucky | 1 | $49,152 | $49,152 | $49,152 |
| Stanford, Kentucky | 1 | $137,000 | $137,000 | $137,000 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
University of Kentucky pays a median H-1B salary of $84,000 for sponsored positions, with an average of $137,030. The average prevailing wage across University of Kentucky's filings is $81,195. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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