University Of California San Diego H-1B Salaries (2026)
Based on 146 certified H-1B (LCA) filings · Source: U.S. Department of Labor
Total H-1B Filings
146
across 40 roles
Median Base Salary
$82,565
$39.69/hr
Top Filing State
California
University Of California San Diego Salary by Role
Median base salaries from University Of California San Diego’s certified H-1B filings, ranked by number of filings.
| # | Role | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biochemists and Biophysicists | $80,800 | 40 |
| 2 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $78,190 | 20 |
| 3 | Biological Technicians | $78,689 | 13 |
| 4 | Bioinformatics Scientists | $79,650 | 10 |
| 5 | Physicists | $92,150 | 6 |
| 6 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $79,881 | 5 |
| 7 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $198,550 | 4 |
| 8 | Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $140,000 | 3 |
| 9 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | $103,100 | 3 |
| 10 | Hydrologists | $95,640 | 3 |
| 11 | Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $125,100 | 3 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026. Figures are certified prevailing/offered base wages, not total compensation.