Northwestern University H-1B Salaries (2026)
Based on 154 certified H-1B (LCA) filings · Source: U.S. Department of Labor
Total H-1B Filings
154
across 33 roles
Median Base Salary
$70,000
$33.65/hr
Top Filing State
Illinois
Northwestern University Salary by Role
Median base salaries from Northwestern University’s certified H-1B filings, ranked by number of filings.
| # | Role | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $66,492 | 33 |
| 2 | Bioinformatics Scientists | $70,054 | 21 |
| 3 | Biochemists and Biophysicists | $68,966 | 20 |
| 4 | Materials Scientists | $62,000 | 10 |
| 5 | Data Scientists | $88,837 | 9 |
| 6 | Chemists | $65,520 | 7 |
| 7 | Biological Technicians | $63,773 | 6 |
| 8 | Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,675 | 4 |
| 9 | Mechanical Engineers | $65,582 | 3 |
| 10 | Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $61,428 | 3 |
| 11 | Statisticians | $76,000 | 3 |
| 12 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $234,000 | 3 |
| 13 | Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,000 | 3 |
| 14 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $133,000 | 3 |
| 15 | Software Developers | $93,204 | 3 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026. Figures are certified prevailing/offered base wages, not total compensation.