Chicago Public Schools H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — Chicago Public Schools sponsors H-1B workers. Across 58 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $76,711. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Chicago Public Schools filed 58 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 1 state between Oct 2024 and Jun 2026. The median offered base wage was $76,711.
- Median offered wage
- $76,711
- Certified filings
- 58
- Work locations
- 1 states
- Distinct roles
- 33
Most-filed roles at Chicago Public Schools
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher (Math) | 7 | $80,099 |
| Teacher (Bilingual) | 7 | $69,731 |
| Teacher (Special Education) | 6 | $73,352 |
| Teacher (World Language - Mandarin) | 3 | $82,826 |
| Teacher (World Language - Spanish) | 2 | $75,733 |
| School Social Worker | 2 | $72,160 |
| Teacher (Bilingual Spanish) | 2 | $80,863 |
| Teacher (Elementary) | 2 | $70,129 |
| Teacher (Physical Education) | 2 | $76,017 |
| Teacher (Science) | 2 | $79,520 |
| Data Engineer | 1 | $96,500 |
| Senior Hrit Analyst | 1 | $116,617 |
Wage-level distribution
DOL prevailing-wage levels reflect the seniority the employer certified, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent).
| Level | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 8 | $76,133 |
| Level II — qualified | 3 | $96,500 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 1 | $137,759 |
Where Chicago Public Schools hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 58 | $76,711 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analyst | Chicago, Illinois | $73,867 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Teacher (Bilingual) | Chicago, Illinois | $69,731 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Teacher (Bilingual) | Chicago, Illinois | $69,731 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Teacher (Bilingual) | Chicago, Illinois | $69,731 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Teacher (Elementary) | Chicago, Illinois | $71,693 | — | May 2026 |
| Teacher (Kindergarten Dual Language) | Chicago, Illinois | $98,704 | — | May 2026 |
| Teacher (Bilingual) | Chicago, Illinois | $80,982 | — | May 2026 |
| Senior Student Information Systems Application Developer | Chicago, Illinois | $105,547 | I | May 2026 |
| Grant Analyst | Chicago, Illinois | $67,000 | I | Apr 2026 |
| Teacher (World Language - Mandarin) | Chicago, Illinois | $88,723 | — | Apr 2026 |
| Project Manager | Chicago, Illinois | $84,229 | II | Mar 2026 |
| School Social Worker | Chicago, Illinois | $72,628 | — | Mar 2026 |
| School Social Worker | Chicago, Illinois | $71,693 | — | Mar 2026 |
| Teacher (Special Education) | Chicago, Illinois | $71,693 | — | Mar 2026 |
| Reflect & Learn Manager | Chicago, Illinois | $84,152 | I | Mar 2026 |
| Teacher | Chicago, Illinois | $96,381 | — | Mar 2026 |
| Teacher (Special Education) | Chicago, Illinois | $97,215 | — | Mar 2026 |
| School Counselor | Chicago, Illinois | $73,787 | — | Feb 2026 |
| Teacher (Special Education) | Chicago, Illinois | $71,742 | — | Feb 2026 |
| Teacher (World Language - French) | Chicago, Illinois | $111,206 | — | Feb 2026 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC certified Labor Condition Applications (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3), public disclosure data. Wages are employer-offered base pay and exclude bonuses, equity, and other compensation. Denied and withdrawn filings are excluded. Figures reflect filings decided Oct 2024–Jun 2026.
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