Purdue University H-1B Salaries (2026)
Based on 148 certified H-1B (LCA) filings · Source: U.S. Department of Labor
Total H-1B Filings
148
across 51 roles
Median Base Salary
$88,360
$42.48/hr
Top Filing State
Indiana
Purdue University Salary by Role
Median base salaries from Purdue University’s certified H-1B filings, ranked by number of filings.
| # | Role | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,918 | 18 |
| 2 | Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $187,151 | 10 |
| 3 | Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $132,000 | 9 |
| 4 | Biochemists and Biophysicists | $67,809 | 8 |
| 5 | Soil and Plant Scientists | $56,000 | 7 |
| 6 | Chemists | $72,450 | 7 |
| 7 | Mental Health Counselors | $70,500 | 6 |
| 8 | Materials Engineers | $59,142 | 5 |
| 9 | Physicists | $82,217 | 5 |
| 10 | Instructional Coordinators | $68,459 | 4 |
| 11 | Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $61,151 | 4 |
| 12 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $116,125 | 4 |
| 13 | Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,000 | 4 |
| 14 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $126,855 | 4 |
| 15 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $52,500 | 3 |
| 16 | Data Scientists | $79,082 | 3 |
| 17 | Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,003 | 3 |
| 18 | Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $108,500 | 3 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026. Figures are certified prevailing/offered base wages, not total compensation.