Cornell University H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — Cornell University sponsors H-1B workers. Across 267 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $83,000. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Cornell University filed 267 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 3 states between Oct 2024 and Jun 2026. The median offered base wage was $83,000.
- Median offered wage
- $83,000
- Certified filings
- 267
- Work locations
- 3 states
- Distinct roles
- 33
Most-filed roles at Cornell University
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Associate | 81 | $68,490 |
| Assistant Professor | 80 | $135,000 |
| Research Associate | 36 | $80,165 |
| Lecturer | 9 | $68,100 |
| Clinical Trainee Resident | 8 | $50,500 |
| Senior Lecturer | 6 | $90,656 |
| Clinical Trainee Resident | 6 | $60,215 |
| Associate Professor | 4 | $162,515 |
| Extension Associate | 3 | $72,554 |
| Professor | 3 | $256,640 |
| Senior Research Associate | 3 | $131,581 |
| Adjunct Professor | 3 | $845,000 |
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 | 97 | $71,656 |
| Level II — qualified | 114 | $106,200 |
| Level III — experienced | 38 | $123,242 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 3 | $131,581 |
Where Cornell University hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 265 | $83,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $86,424 |
| Florida | 1 | $69,868 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visiting Assistant Research Professor | Ithaca, New York | $77,272 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Research Associate | Ithaca, New York | $80,000 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | Richardson, Texas | $86,424 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Ithaca, New York | $103,000 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | Ithaca, New York | $62,652 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Visiting Scientist | Ithaca, New York | $81,016 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Clinical Resident Trainee | Ithaca, New York | $51,000 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Clinical Veterinarian Intern Trainee | Elmont, New York | $51,000 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Ithaca, New York | $142,770 | II | May 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Ithaca, New York | $142,000 | II | May 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Ithaca, New York | $106,000 | III | May 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Ithaca, New York | $123,200 | II | May 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Ithaca, New York | $100,000 | I | May 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Ithaca, New York | $182,000 | II | May 2026 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | Ithaca, New York | $62,652 | I | May 2026 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | Ithaca, New York | $71,748 | II | May 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Ithaca, New York | $115,000 | II | May 2026 |
| Assistant Teaching Professor | Ithaca, New York | $129,500 | I | May 2026 |
| Postdoctoral Associate | Ithaca, New York | $63,480 | II | May 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | New York, New York | $141,700 | II | Apr 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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