University of Wisconsin System H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — University of Wisconsin System sponsors H-1B workers. Across 277 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $75,000. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
University of Wisconsin System filed 277 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 7 states between Oct 2024 and Mar 2026. The median offered base wage was $75,000.
- Median offered wage
- $75,000
- Certified filings
- 277
- Work locations
- 7 states
- Distinct roles
- 39
Most-filed roles at University of Wisconsin System
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Scientist | 86 | $72,506 |
| Professor | 72 | $123,190 |
| Research Postdegree Trainee | 43 | $61,428 |
| Researcher | 13 | $70,344 |
| Research Specialist | 8 | $50,137 |
| Teaching Faculty | 7 | $76,664 |
| Clinical Professor | 4 | $136,032 |
| Data Scientist | 4 | $77,101 |
| Software Engineer Developer | 3 | $90,640 |
| Postgraduate Trainee | 3 | $71,758 |
| Research Program Director | 2 | $139,766 |
| Postgraduate Trainee Veterinary Resident | 2 | $45,674 |
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 | 194 | $74,358 |
| Level II — qualified | 33 | $85,612 |
| Level III — experienced | 15 | $85,257 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 1 | $117,000 |
Where University of Wisconsin System hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 270 | $75,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $77,244 |
| Illinois | 1 | $60,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $90,640 |
| Utah | 1 | $65,640 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $71,400 |
| Indiana | 1 | $117,000 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | MADISON, Wisconsin | $217,000 | I | Mar 2026 |
| ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | MADISON, Wisconsin | $120,000 | I | Mar 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Madison, Wisconsin | $136,578 | I | Mar 2026 |
| RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - POSTDEGREE TRAINEE | MADISON, Wisconsin | $65,000 | I | Mar 2026 |
| SCIENTIST I | MADISON, Wisconsin | $84,975 | I | Mar 2026 |
| ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | MADISON, Wisconsin | $125,652 | I | Mar 2026 |
| ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | MADISON, Wisconsin | $95,000 | I | Mar 2026 |
| SCIENTIST I | MADISON, Wisconsin | $76,484 | — | Mar 2026 |
| Research Associate-Postdegree Trainee | MADISON, Wisconsin | $60,416 | I | Mar 2026 |
| ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | MADISON, Wisconsin | $125,000 | I | Mar 2026 |
| ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | MADISON, Wisconsin | $100,302 | I | Mar 2026 |
| SCIENTIST I | MADISON, Wisconsin | $65,000 | I | Mar 2026 |
| Research Specialist | Madison, Wisconsin | $46,797 | I | Mar 2026 |
| SCIENTIST I | MADISON, Wisconsin | $67,824 | I | Mar 2026 |
| ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | MADISON, Wisconsin | $98,000 | I | Mar 2026 |
| Teaching Faculty II | Madison, Wisconsin | $142,457 | I | Mar 2026 |
| Assistant Professor | Madison, Wisconsin | $136,578 | I | Mar 2026 |
| SCIENTIST I | MADISON, Wisconsin | $65,313 | I | Mar 2026 |
| SCIENTIST I | MADISON, Wisconsin | $66,492 | I | Mar 2026 |
| SCIENTIST I | MADISON, Wisconsin | $66,950 | I | Mar 2026 |
| SCIENTIST I | MADISON, Wisconsin | $64,521 | — | Mar 2026 |
| Scientist I | Madison, Wisconsin | $67,710 | — | Mar 2026 |
| Scientist I | Madison, Wisconsin | $80,000 | — | Mar 2026 |
| SCIENTIST I | MADISON, Wisconsin | $66,492 | I | Mar 2026 |
| RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-POSTDEGREE TRAINEE | MADISON, Wisconsin | $61,901 | I | Mar 2026 |
| DATA SCIENTIST II | MADISON, Wisconsin | $73,869 | I | Feb 2026 |
| RESEARCHER II | MADISON, Wisconsin | $85,257 | III | Feb 2026 |
| ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | MADISON, Wisconsin | $140,000 | I | Feb 2026 |
| Scientist I | Madison, Wisconsin | $63,419 | I | Feb 2026 |
| Veterinary Resident (Postgraduate Trainee) | MADISON, Wisconsin | $45,674 | — | Feb 2026 |
| SCIENTIST II | MADISON, Wisconsin | $81,947 | I | Feb 2026 |
| RESEARCHER I | MADISON, Wisconsin | $73,500 | I | Feb 2026 |
| CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - GI PATHOLOGIST | MADISON, Wisconsin | $126,818 | II | Feb 2026 |
| ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | MADISON, Wisconsin | $109,386 | II | Feb 2026 |
| SCIENTIST I | MADISON, Wisconsin | $69,000 | I | Feb 2026 |
| RESEARCH SPECIALIST | Madison, Wisconsin | $52,500 | II | Feb 2026 |
| RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-POSTDEGREE TRAINEE | MADISON, Wisconsin | $80,000 | I | Feb 2026 |
| SCIENTIST I | MADISON, Wisconsin | $70,000 | I | Feb 2026 |
| SCIENTIST I | MADISON, Wisconsin | $64,000 | I | Feb 2026 |
| TEACHING FACULTY II | MADISON, Wisconsin | $76,664 | I | Feb 2026 |
| SCIENTIST I | MADISON, Wisconsin | $68,000 | I | Feb 2026 |
| SCIENTIST I | NORMAL, Illinois | $60,000 | I | Feb 2026 |
| Outreach Specialist | STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin | $76,187 | I | Feb 2026 |
| RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-POSTDEGREE TRAINEE | LOGAN, Utah | $65,640 | I | Feb 2026 |
| DATA SCIENTIST I | MADISON, Wisconsin | $67,870 | I | Feb 2026 |
| ASSISTANT PROFESSOR | MADISON, Wisconsin | $105,000 | I | Feb 2026 |
| SCIENTIST I | MADISON, Wisconsin | $65,557 | I | Feb 2026 |
| SCIENTIST I | MADISON, Wisconsin | $76,377 | I | Feb 2026 |
| SCIENTIST I | MADISON, Wisconsin | $71,000 | I | Feb 2026 |
| Research Associate - Postdegree Trainee | MADISON, Wisconsin | $67,018 | I | 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–Mar 2026.
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