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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.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 30, 2026
Certified H-1B filings

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

RoleFilingsMedian wage
Assistant Professor101$111,509
Clinical Assistant Professor26$120,000
Post-Doctoral Research Associate20$57,797
Research Scientist17$89,989
Lecturer12$86,360
Post Doctoral Research Associate12$60,000
Postdoctoral Research Associate11$60,770
Assistant Professor Of Practice10$101,262
Post-Doctoral Research Assistant9$55,000
Postdoctoral Research Assistant9$64,000
Post Doctoral Research Assistant8$59,740
Research Assistant Professor6$100,103

Wage-level distribution

DOL prevailing-wage levels reflect the seniority the employer certified, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent).

LevelFilingsMedian wage
Level I — entry235$90,000
Level II — qualified62$91,115
Level III — experienced24$95,000
Level IV — fully competent17$107,985

Where Purdue University hires

StateFilingsMedian wage
Indiana339$91,438
California1$86,838
Michigan1$116,500

Recent certified filings

Job titleLocationWageLevelDecided
Assistant ProfessorWest Lafayette, Indiana$112,500IJun 2026
Assistant ProfessorWest Lafayette, Indiana$102,540IIJun 2026
Assistant ProfessorWest Lafayette, Indiana$110,000IJun 2026
Post Doctoral Research AssociateWest Lafayette, Indiana$60,000IJun 2026
Post-Doctoral Research AssociateWest Lafayette, Indiana$58,594IJun 2026
Proteomics DirectorWest Lafayette, Indiana$124,363IIIJun 2026
Postdoctoral Research AssistantWest Lafayette, Indiana$64,000IJun 2026
Lead Staff TherapistWest Lafayette, Indiana$101,572IIJun 2026
Assistant Coach – Men’s TennisWest Lafayette, Indiana$67,000IIJun 2026
Assistant ProfessorWest Lafayette, Indiana$102,406IJun 2026
Senior Computational ScientistWest Lafayette, Indiana$91,438IIJun 2026
Assistant ProfessorWest Lafayette, Indiana$114,000IIJun 2026
Post-Doctoral Research AssociateWest Lafayette, Indiana$53,102IJun 2026
Assistant Professor of Strategic ManagementFort Wayne, Indiana$122,400IJun 2026
Post-Doctoral Research AssociateWest Lafayette, Indiana$53,102IJun 2026
Post-Doctoral Research AssistantWest Lafayette, Indiana$65,000IJun 2026
Assistant ProfessorWest Lafayette, Indiana$123,200IJun 2026
Assistant ProfessorWest Lafayette, Indiana$125,000IMay 2026
Postdoctoral Research AssociateWest Lafayette, Indiana$76,220IMay 2026
Clinical Assistant ProfessorWest Lafayette, Indiana$81,500IMay 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 2024Jun 2026.

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For general educational purposes, not career or financial advice. Wages are employer-offered base pay from certified DOL LCA records and may differ from total compensation.