Purdue University H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — Purdue University sponsors H-1B workers. Across 341 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $91,438. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Purdue University filed 341 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 3 states between Oct 2024 and Jun 2026. The median offered base wage was $91,438.
- Median offered wage
- $91,438
- Certified filings
- 341
- Work locations
- 3 states
- Distinct roles
- 86
Most-filed roles at Purdue University
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 101 | $111,509 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | 26 | $120,000 |
| Post-Doctoral Research Associate | 20 | $57,797 |
| Research Scientist | 17 | $89,989 |
| Lecturer | 12 | $86,360 |
| Post Doctoral Research Associate | 12 | $60,000 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 11 | $60,770 |
| Assistant Professor Of Practice | 10 | $101,262 |
| Post-Doctoral Research Assistant | 9 | $55,000 |
| Postdoctoral Research Assistant | 9 | $64,000 |
| Post Doctoral Research Assistant | 8 | $59,740 |
| Research Assistant Professor | 6 | $100,103 |
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 | 235 | $90,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 62 | $91,115 |
| Level III — experienced | 24 | $95,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 17 | $107,985 |
Where Purdue University hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 339 | $91,438 |
| California | 1 | $86,838 |
| Michigan | 1 | $116,500 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | West Lafayette, Indiana | $112,500 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | West Lafayette, Indiana | $102,540 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | West Lafayette, Indiana | $110,000 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Post Doctoral Research Associate | West Lafayette, Indiana | $60,000 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Post-Doctoral Research Associate | West Lafayette, Indiana | $58,594 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Proteomics Director | West Lafayette, Indiana | $124,363 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Postdoctoral Research Assistant | West Lafayette, Indiana | $64,000 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Lead Staff Therapist | West Lafayette, Indiana | $101,572 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Coach – Men’s Tennis | West Lafayette, Indiana | $67,000 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | West Lafayette, Indiana | $102,406 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Computational Scientist | West Lafayette, Indiana | $91,438 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | West Lafayette, Indiana | $114,000 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Post-Doctoral Research Associate | West Lafayette, Indiana | $53,102 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Professor of Strategic Management | Fort Wayne, Indiana | $122,400 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Post-Doctoral Research Associate | West Lafayette, Indiana | $53,102 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Post-Doctoral Research Assistant | West Lafayette, Indiana | $65,000 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | West Lafayette, Indiana | $123,200 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | West Lafayette, Indiana | $125,000 | I | May 2026 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | West Lafayette, Indiana | $76,220 | I | May 2026 |
| Clinical Assistant Professor | West Lafayette, Indiana | $81,500 | I | May 2026 |
Legal entities included: Purdue University; PURDUE UNIVERSITY.
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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