Last Updated Apr 2026
Madison, WI
27,293 employees
Est. 1848
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 (2026)
$40k
$130k
$210k+
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 574 | $51,000 | $102,000 | $2,321,826 |
| Research Associate-Postdegree Trainee | 242 | $47,476 | $56,484 | $99,000 |
| Scientist I | 226 | $47,133 | $67,313 | $108,160 |
| Assistant Scientist | 95 | $47,500 | $62,000 | $97,157 |
| Scientist Ii | 68 | $60,000 | $79,894 | $108,573 |
| Lecturer | 58 | $42,410 | $61,684 | $87,750 |
| Researcher I | 43 | $50,000 | $60,029 | $80,000 |
| Research Specialist | 43 | $40,000 | $48,381 | $57,222 |
| Research Associate - Postdegree Trainee | 28 | $47,500 | $60,000 | $80,784 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | 24 | $61,447 | $120,000 | $179,653 |
| Researcher Ii | 24 | $60,000 | $70,172 | $85,257 |
| Associate Professor | 24 | $57,895 | $91,362 | $324,000 |
| Scientist Iii | 20 | $67,115 | $100,000 | $142,800 |
| Visiting Assistant Professor | 18 | $56,000 | $63,700 | $86,190 |
| Assistant Professor (Chs) | 16 | $60,987 | $69,231 | $206,000 |
| Teaching Faculty Ii | 15 | $70,165 | $76,664 | $142,457 |
| 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 |
| Professor | 11 | $74,250 | $180,000 | $249,995 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, Wisconsin | 1,465 | $32,318 | $69,996 | $390,000 |
| Milwaukee, Wisconsin | 69 | $52,010 | $80,000 | $2,321,826 |
| La Crosse, Wisconsin | 52 | $51,030 | $65,770 | $135,380 |
| Platteville, Wisconsin | 42 | $48,000 | $75,000 | $91,980 |
| Menomonie, Wisconsin | 37 | $47,216 | $68,000 | $94,000 |
| Green Bay, Wisconsin | 36 | $52,020 | $82,000 | $140,000 |
| Eau Claire, Wisconsin | 31 | $56,000 | $98,838 | $146,345 |
| River Falls, Wisconsin | 27 | $60,240 | $80,000 | $134,159 |
| Kenosha, Wisconsin | 16 | $56,100 | $102,872 | $137,904 |
| Stevens Point, Wisconsin | 15 | $53,660 | $76,187 | $124,363 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
UW-Madison pays a median H-1B salary of $71,074 for sponsored positions, with an average of $83,039. The average prevailing wage across UW-Madison's filings is $58,294. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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