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Chicago Public Schools: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Chicago Public Schools filed 134 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 133. Median offered salary: $73,352.
Applications (LCAs)134
Certified133
Employer addressChicago, IL
H-1B dependent employerNo
Median offered salary$73,352
Middle half of salaries$65,368–$83,531
10th–90th percentile$61,990–$96,269
Does Chicago Public Schools sponsor H-1B visas?
Chicago Public Schools filed 134 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Jun 18, 2026. An LCA is the first step of an H-1B petition, so the employer has sponsored or prepared to sponsor H-1B workers; it does not guarantee sponsorship for any particular job. Check the employer's own job listings.
Green card (PERM) applications at Chicago Public Schools: 24 →
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher, Bilingual | 11 | $74,907 |
| Teacher, Special Education | 10 | $72,315 |
| Teacher, Math | 9 | $78,405 |
| Teacher | 4 | $77,574 |
| Teacher (Physical Education) | 4 | $85,705 |
| School Psychologist | 4 | $71,512 |
| Teacher - Elementary | 4 | $70,130 |
| Data Analyst | 3 | $73,867 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | $66,284 |
| Teacher (Elementary Special Education) | 3 | $61,990 |
| Teacher (World Language - Spanish) | 3 | $61,990 |
| Reflect & Learn Manager | 3 | $80,915 |
| Teacher (World Language - Mandarin) | 3 | $82,826 |
| Project Analyst | 2 | $67,872 |
| Senior Student Information Systems Application Developer | 2 | $89,756 |
| Teacher, Secondary Math | 2 | $59,894 |
| Epidemiologist | 2 | $75,926 |
| Data Science and Insights Analyst | 2 | $74,250 |
| School Counselor | 2 | $67,888 |
| Teacher (Mandarin) | 2 | $71,732 |
| Teacher (Kindergarten Dual Language) | 2 | $80,347 |
| Teacher (Computer Science) | 2 | $64,604 |
| Data Strategist | 2 | $68,060 |
| Teacher (9-12 Special Education) | 2 | $93,005 |
| Senior HRIT Analyst | 2 | $113,465 |
| Teacher (Bilingual Spanish) | 2 | $80,862 |
| Teacher (World Language - Korean) | 2 | $70,370 |
| Teacher, Science | 2 | $79,520 |
| School Social Worker | 2 | $72,160 |
| Teacher, Middle School, Math | 1 | $59,894 |
| Teacher (Kindergarten) | 1 | $59,894 |
| Teacher (Middle School Language Arts) | 1 | $59,894 |
| Teacher (Kindergarten Bilingual Spanish) | 1 | $59,894 |
| Math Teacher | 1 | $82,420 |
| Bilingual Teacher | 1 | $61,402 |
| Teacher (World Language Arabic) | 1 | $89,038 |
| Teacher (Bilingual Physical Education) | 1 | $91,679 |
| Japanese Teacher | 1 | $77,182 |
| Bilingual Special Education Teacher | 1 | $80,099 |
| Teacher (English Language Arts and Social Studies) | 1 | $66,284 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 22 | $61,990 |
| FY2024 | 38 | $74,804 |
| FY2025 | 39 | $73,221 |
| FY2026 | 35 | $74,907 |
Prevailing wage levels
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Where the jobs are
Occupations
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education40
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education19
- Special Education Teachers, Elementary School12
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education11
- Data Scientists6
- Operations Research Analysts5
- Software Developers4
- Database Administrators4
- Speech-Language Pathologists4
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School3
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Analyst | $73,867 Level I | Chicago, IL | Jun 18, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Teacher, Bilingual | $69,731 | Chicago, IL | Jun 3, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Teacher, Bilingual | $69,731 | Chicago, IL | Jun 2, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Teacher, Bilingual | $69,731 | Chicago, IL | Jun 2, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Teacher - Elementary | $71,693 | Chicago, IL | May 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Certified |
| Teacher (Kindergarten Dual Language) | $98,704 | Chicago, IL | May 14, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Certified |
| Teacher, Bilingual | $80,982 | Chicago, IL | Apr 27, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Student Information Systems Application Developer | $105,547 Level I | Chicago, IL | Apr 24, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 | Certified |
| Grant Analyst | $67,000 Level I | Chicago, IL | Apr 14, 2026 | Jul 3, 2026 | Certified |
| Teacher (World Language - Mandarin) | $88,723 | Chicago, IL | Mar 31, 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 | Certified |
| Project Manager | $84,229 Level II | Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | Certified |
| School Social Worker | $72,628 | Chicago, IL | Mar 20, 2026 | Apr 18, 2026 | Certified |
| Teacher, Special Education | $71,693 | Chicago, IL | Mar 11, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 | Certified |
| School Social Worker | $71,693 | Chicago, IL | Mar 11, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | Certified |
| Reflect & Learn Manager | $84,152 Level I | Chicago, IL | Mar 2, 2026 | Apr 26, 2026 | Certified |
| Teacher, Special Education | $97,215 | Chicago, IL | Feb 25, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Teacher | $96,381 | Chicago, IL | Feb 25, 2026 | Mar 18, 2026 | Certified |
| School Counselor | $73,787 | Chicago, IL | Feb 13, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Teacher, Special Education | $71,742 | Chicago, IL | Feb 5, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 | Certified |
| Teacher (World Language - French) | $111,206 | Chicago, IL | Feb 4, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Teacher, Math | $80,342 | Chicago, IL | Feb 2, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Teacher (World Language - Mandarin) | $82,826 | Chicago, IL | Jan 29, 2026 | Jul 2, 2026 | Certified |
| Project Analyst | $74,572 Level I | Chicago, IL | Jan 23, 2026 | Jun 27, 2026 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Teacher, Special Education | $76,711 | Chicago, IL | Jan 23, 2026 | Jul 16, 2026 | Certified |
| Epidemiologist | $81,852 Level I | Chicago, IL | Dec 19, 2025 | Jun 20, 2026 | Certified |
| Teacher, Bilingual | $76,711 | Chicago, IL | Nov 25, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher, Math | $76,711 | Chicago, IL | Nov 25, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher (9-12 Special Education) | $102,387 | Chicago, IL | Nov 12, 2025 | Feb 28, 2026 | Certified |
| Teacher (Bilingual Spanish) | $96,357 | Chicago, IL | Sep 12, 2025 | Oct 9, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher (World Language - Korean) | $75,373 | Chicago, IL | Sep 5, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher, Science | $97,050 | Chicago, IL | Aug 29, 2025 | Sep 28, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher (World Language - Korean) | $65,368–$69,944 | Chicago, IL | Aug 27, 2025 | Sep 26, 2025 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Teacher, Bilingual | $61,990–$66,330 | Chicago, IL | Aug 11, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 | Certified |
| School Psychologist | $99,774–$106,758 | Chicago, IL | Jul 23, 2025 | Oct 7, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher, Science | $61,990–$66,330 | Chicago, IL | Jul 9, 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher (World Language - Spanish) | $61,990 | Chicago, IL | Jul 7, 2025 | Aug 11, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher, Math | $94,584–$101,205 | Chicago, IL | Jul 3, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior HRIT Analyst | $116,617 Level II | Chicago, IL | May 28, 2025 | Nov 19, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher (Physical Education) | $85,704 | Chicago, IL | May 28, 2025 | Oct 5, 2025 | Certified |
| Data Strategist | $66,000 Level I | Chicago, IL | May 19, 2025 | Jul 4, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher, Special Education | $73,482 | Chicago, IL | May 8, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | Certified |
| Business Operations Specialist | $67,725 Level I | Chicago, IL | May 7, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher, Bilingual | $94,312 | Chicago, IL | May 7, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | Certified |
| Speech Language Pathologist | $70,923 | Chicago, IL | May 6, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher, Math | $85,704 | Chicago, IL | May 5, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher, Math | $85,704 | Chicago, IL | May 5, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | Withdrawn |
| Data Engineer | $96,500 Level II | Chicago, IL | May 1, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher (Physical Education) | $66,330 | Chicago, IL | Apr 29, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher (Physical Education) | $85,706 | Chicago, IL | Apr 17, 2025 | Oct 5, 2025 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Teacher (World Language - Spanish) | $89,476 | Chicago, IL | Mar 28, 2025 | Apr 14, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher - Elementary | $68,566 | Chicago, IL | Mar 28, 2025 | Sep 19, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher, Math | $70,924 | Chicago, IL | Mar 28, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher, Special Education | $73,221 | Chicago, IL | Mar 24, 2025 | Jul 6, 2025 | Certified |
| SQL Server DBA Manager | $137,759 Level IV | Chicago, IL | Feb 25, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher, Math | $80,099 | Chicago, IL | Feb 24, 2025 | May 5, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher (Bilingual Spanish) | $65,368 | Chicago, IL | Feb 6, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher (Physics) | $95,479 | Chicago, IL | Feb 6, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher, Math | $61,990 | Chicago, IL | Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 24, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher (World Language - Mandarin) | $80,099 | Chicago, IL | Jan 29, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher (Computer Science) | $61,990 | Chicago, IL | Jan 7, 2025 | Feb 3, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher (Elementary Special Education) | $61,990 | Chicago, IL | Jan 2, 2025 | Jan 23, 2025 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Teacher (Elementary Bilingual Education) | $61,990 | Chicago, IL | Nov 27, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 | Certified |
| Service Management Analyst | $78,399 Level I | Chicago, IL | Oct 9, 2024 | Feb 7, 2025 | Certified |
| Program Director, Talent Office | $131,300 Level III | Chicago, IL | Sep 20, 2024 | Jan 17, 2025 | Certified |
| Teacher - Elementary | $78,641 | Chicago, IL | Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | Certified |
| Teacher, Math | $61,990 | Chicago, IL | Aug 23, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | Certified |
| Teacher (World Language - Spanish) | $61,990 | Chicago, IL | Aug 23, 2024 | Sep 23, 2024 | Certified |
| Teacher (6-8 Science) | $61,990 | Chicago, IL | Aug 16, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | Certified |
| Senior Data Analyst | $83,500 Level I | Chicago, IL | Aug 14, 2024 | Feb 12, 2025 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Teacher - Elementary | $61,990 | Chicago, IL | Aug 8, 2024 | Aug 26, 2024 | Certified |
| Reflect & Learn Manager | $80,915 Level I | Chicago, IL | Aug 2, 2024 | Aug 9, 2024 | Certified |
| Teacher (Elementary Special Education) | $61,990 | Chicago, IL | Jul 31, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | Certified |
| Teacher (9-12 Special Education) | $83,623 | Chicago, IL | Jul 31, 2024 | Aug 24, 2024 | Certified |
| Speech Pathologist | — | Chicago, IL | Jul 24, 2024 | Nov 19, 2024 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Senior HRIT Analyst | $110,313 Level II | Chicago, IL | Jul 24, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | Certified |
| Reflect & Learn Manager | $80,915 Level I | Chicago, IL | Jul 19, 2024 | Jul 23, 2024 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| EL Instructional Specialist: Dual Language, OLCE | $95,000 Level I | Chicago, IL | Jun 7, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Principal Eligibility Specialist | $86,500 Level II | Chicago, IL | May 9, 2024 | Sep 15, 2024 | Certified |
| Teacher (Fine Arts) | $66,284 | Chicago, IL | May 7, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | Certified |
| School Psychologist | $71,512 | Chicago, IL | Apr 30, 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| School Psychologist | $71,512 | Chicago, IL | Apr 23, 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Speech Language Pathologist | $66,284 | Chicago, IL | Apr 12, 2024 | Aug 14, 2024 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Teacher (Elementary Special Education) | $80,789 | Chicago, IL | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 22, 2024 | Certified |
| Training Specialist | $80,000 Level II | Chicago, IL | Apr 4, 2024 | May 6, 2024 | Certified |
| Data Analyst | $60,000 Level I | Chicago, IL | Apr 4, 2024 | Aug 4, 2024 | Certified |
| Teacher, Bilingual | $61,990 | Chicago, IL | Mar 22, 2024 | May 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Data Analyst | $76,000 Level II | Chicago, IL | Mar 12, 2024 | Jun 26, 2024 | Certified |
| Data Strategist | $70,121 Level II | Chicago, IL | Mar 12, 2024 | Jul 10, 2024 | Certified |
| Budget Analyst | $70,000 Level I | Chicago, IL | Mar 12, 2024 | Jul 7, 2024 | Certified |
| Teacher - 1st Grade | $66,284 | Chicago, IL | Feb 6, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Teacher, Special Education | $72,888 | Chicago, IL | Feb 5, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Data Science and Insights Analyst | $71,500 Level II | Chicago, IL | Feb 5, 2024 | Aug 4, 2024 | Certified |
| Teacher, Special Education | $70,054 | Chicago, IL | Feb 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Teacher (Mandarin) | $81,475 | Chicago, IL | Jan 30, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Teacher (9th-12th Grade Spanish) | $61,990 | Chicago, IL | Jan 18, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Teacher, Bilingual | $88,754 | Chicago, IL | Jan 2, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Teacher (Physical Education) | $88,142 | Chicago, IL | Jan 2, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Teacher, Bilingual | $88,754 | Chicago, IL | Jan 2, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Teacher (Computer Science) | $67,219 | Chicago, IL | Nov 29, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant General Counsel, Transactions Unit | $87,000–$115,500 Level I | Chicago, IL | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 | Certified |
Showing the 100 most recent of 134 applications.
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).