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Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary H-1B salaries
Auto-summary H-1B filings: DOL disclosure data SOC 25-1065
Employers filed 157 certified H-1B applications for political science teachers, postsecondary (July 2025 to June 2026), from 117 employers.
Nationally, the middle half of offers were $72,500 to $100,000, with a median of $87,500.
By city
Metro areas with at least 25 filings. Areas with 100 or more have their own page.
| Metro area | Filings | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct |
|---|
Wage levels
| Level | Share of filings (US) |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 80% |
| Level II (qualified) | 17% |
| Level III (experienced) | 2% |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 1% |
Top sponsors nationally
| Employer | H-1B filings | Median offer | Green card filings (PERM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | 5 | $123,000 | 2 |
| Wake Forest University | 4 | $68,000 | 2 |
| The University of Iowa | 4 | $92,000 | — |
| Harvard University | 3 | $125,000 | 2 |
| Kennesaw State University | 3 | $77,000 | — |
| University Of North Texas | 3 | $65,000 | 1 |
| University of Connecticut | 3 | $110,000 | — |
| Arkansas State University | 3 | $62,500 | — |
| The University of Southern California | 3 | $66,000 | 2 |
| University of Georgia; OGE | 3 | $91,500 | — |
| BOR USGA obo Augusta University | 3 | $75,000 | 1 |
| Georgetown University | 2 | $62,000 | 2 |
| Florida International University | 2 | $101,500 | — |
| The College of William and Mary | 2 | $99,000 | — |
| University Of North Carolina At Asheville | 2 | $91,000 | — |
| Syracuse University | 2 | $62,500 | 4 |
| Morehouse College, Inc. | 2 | $75,500 | — |
| University Of California, San Diego | 2 | $143,000 | 3 |
| American University | 2 | $97,500 | 4 |
| Utah State University | 2 | $64,500 | 2 |
Common titles filed under this occupation: Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor Of Political Science, Associate Professor, Lecturer, Assistant Professor Of Politics, Senior Fellow, Assistant Professor Of Politics & International Affairs, Professor -Interdisciplinary And Global Studies, Visiting Assistant Professor, Visiting Professor Of Political Science.
Offers from certified Labor Condition Applications (Certified H-1B LCAs decided July 2025 to June 2026); base pay only, annualized. Source: DOL disclosure data. Not legal or financial advice.