Does The University of Chicago sponsor H-1B?
Yes. The University of Chicago filed H-1B LCAs covering 103 positions in fiscal year 2026.
The University of Chicago filed E-3 LCAs covering 2 positions in fiscal year 2026.
ICE employer reports show F-1 student hires at The University of Chicago in 2024:
- OPT Students
- 467
- STEM OPT Students
- 14
- CPT Students
- 98
Hiring Trends
H-1B Salary Data
| Visa type | New Hires | Min | P25 | Median salary | P75 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H-1B | 50 | $53,000 | $66,564 | $80,196 | $94,503 | $419,429 |
Job Titles
| Job Title Filed↕ | SOC↕ | Positions↓ | Median↕ | Mean↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 19-1021.00 · Biochemists and Biophysicists | 4 | $66k | $66k |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 19-1029.01 · Bioinformatics Scientists | 4 | $70k | $72k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1071.00 · Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 3 | $173k | $194k |
| Postdoctoral Scholar | 17-2131.00 · Materials Engineers | 3 | $64k | $69k |
| Staff Scientist | 19-1029.02 · MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGISTS | 3 | $76k | $83k |
| Assistant Professor | 25-1011.00 · Business Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $210k | $210k |
| Assistant Professor of Economics | 25-1063.00 · Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | 2 | $240k | $240k |
| Staff Scientist | 19-1042.00 · Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Advisors | 2 | $80k | $80k |
| Research Scientist | 19-2011.00 · Astronomers | 2 | $85k | $85k |
| Research Assistant Professor | 19-1042.00 · Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists and Advisors | 2 | $102k | $102k |
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H-1B Filings
Work Locations
| City | State | LCA filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | IL | 96 |
| Sun Prairie | WI | 1 |
| Palatine | IL | 1 |
| Oswego | IL | 1 |
| Brooklyn | NY | 1 |
| Los Angeles | CA | 1 |
| Dawsonville | GA | 1 |
| Pittsburgh | PA | 1 |
H-1B Salary Data
| Visa type | New Hires | Min | P25 | Median salary | P75 | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-3 | 1 | $78,740 | $78,740 | $78,740 | $78,740 | $78,740 |
Job Titles
| Job Title Filed↕ | SOC↕ | Positions↓ | Median↕ | Mean↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Instructional Professor | 25-1123.00 · English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $79k | $79k |
| Assistant Professor of Egyptian Archaeology | 25-1061.00 · Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 1 | $95k | $95k |
H-1B Filings
Work Locations
| City | State | LCA filings |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | IL | 2 |
F-1 Hiring
| Year | OPT Students | STEM OPT Students | CPT Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -- | -- | 42 |
| 2018 | -- | -- | 55 |
| 2024 | 467 | 14 | 98 |
OPT, STEM OPT, and CPT figures come from ICE's annual employer report, which is not published every year, so some years may be blank.
Data Sources
- The Department of Labor releases LCA disclosure data quarterly. Figures on this page reflect filings through FY2026 Q2.
- ICE provides OPT, STEM OPT, and CPT employer data once a year, and not every year has been released. The most recent report covers 2024.