Last Updated Apr 2026
Madison, WI
3,900 employees
Est. 1885
wisc.edu
UW-Madison — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
UW-Madison H1B Salaries
UW-Madison 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)
$40k
$145k
$250k+
Salary by Job Title (2025)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 514 | $51,000 | $102,396 | $283,250 |
| Research Associate-Postdegree Trainee | 232 | $47,476 | $56,197 | $99,000 |
| Scientist I | 191 | $47,133 | $67,626 | $108,160 |
| Assistant Scientist | 95 | $47,500 | $62,000 | $97,157 |
| Scientist Ii | 60 | $60,000 | $78,551 | $108,573 |
| Lecturer | 55 | $42,410 | $60,423 | $87,750 |
| Research Specialist | 41 | $40,000 | $48,381 | $57,222 |
| Researcher I | 40 | $50,000 | $60,015 | $80,000 |
| Research Associate - Postdegree Trainee | 26 | $47,500 | $60,000 | $80,784 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | 22 | $61,447 | $120,000 | $169,000 |
| Associate Professor | 22 | $57,895 | $91,362 | $324,000 |
| Researcher Ii | 20 | $60,000 | $69,786 | $84,132 |
| Scientist Iii | 18 | $67,115 | $94,647 | $142,800 |
| Visiting Assistant Professor | 18 | $56,000 | $63,700 | $86,190 |
| Assistant Professor (Chs) | 15 | $60,987 | $69,231 | $200,000 |
| Associate Research Specialist | 13 | $32,369 | $36,280 | $53,295 |
| Teaching Faculty I | 13 | $58,390 | $84,690 | $105,000 |
| Research Associate-Post Degree Trainee | 12 | $47,500 | $51,324 | $60,000 |
| Assistant Researcher | 11 | $44,034 | $56,767 | $75,000 |
| Professor | 11 | $74,250 | $180,000 | $249,995 |
Salary by Location (2025)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, Wisconsin | 1,352 | $32,318 | $69,033 | $390,000 |
| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | 56 | $52,010 | $84,711 | $193,000 |
| La Crosse, Wisconsin | 45 | $51,030 | $67,500 | $135,380 |
| Platteville, Wisconsin | 36 | $48,000 | $75,000 | $91,980 |
| Menomonie, Wisconsin | 35 | $47,216 | $68,000 | $94,000 |
| Green Bay, Wisconsin | 32 | $52,020 | $81,500 | $140,000 |
| Eau Claire, Wisconsin | 28 | $60,000 | $98,942 | $146,345 |
| River Falls, Wisconsin | 20 | $60,240 | $74,307 | $134,159 |
| Kenosha, Wisconsin | 14 | $56,100 | $90,507 | $137,904 |
| Superior, Wisconsin | 13 | $51,000 | $93,000 | $107,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
UW-Madison pays a median H-1B salary of $70,430 for sponsored positions, with an average of $81,511. The average prevailing wage across UW-Madison's filings is $57,762. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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