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Western Kentucky University: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Western Kentucky University filed 55 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 55. Median offered salary: $63,900.
Applications (LCAs)55
Certified55
Employer addressBowling Green, KY
H-1B dependent employerNo
Median offered salary$63,900
Middle half of salaries$60,000–$80,740
10th–90th percentile$53,446–$107,505
Does Western Kentucky University sponsor H-1B visas?
Western Kentucky University filed 55 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on May 21, 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 Western Kentucky University: 11 →
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering | 5 | $80,000 |
| Assistant Professor, Psychology | 4 | $60,500 |
| Assistant Professor, Economics | 4 | $90,000 |
| Laboratory Instructor | 2 | $76,533 |
| Assistant Professor, Management | 2 | $113,750 |
| Assistant Professor, Agriculture | 2 | $65,385 |
| Assistant Professor, Information Systems | 2 | $109,974 |
| Assistant Professor-Construction Management | 2 | $73,560 |
| Assistant Professor, Chemistry | 2 | $60,250 |
| Assistant Professor, Finance | 2 | $144,000 |
| Assistant Professor, Environmental Sciences | 2 | $65,002 |
| Specialist, Budget-University Libraries | 2 | $53,568 |
| Assistant Professor, Biology | 2 | $63,000 |
| Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences | 2 | $60,000 |
| Postdoctoral Researcher | 1 | $57,432 |
| Instructor, Modern Languages | 1 | $44,920 |
| Assistant Professor, Chinese | 1 | $44,920 |
| Post-doctoral Associate, Agriculture | 1 | $47,362 |
| Analyst, Financial Systems | 1 | $60,600 |
| Assistant Professor, Organizational Psychology | 1 | $65,004 |
| Assistant Professor Supply Chain Management | 1 | $120,000 |
| Applications Programmer, Mesonet | 1 | $61,272 |
| Assistant Professor - Modern Languages | 1 | $54,250 |
| Assistant Professor, Exercise Science | 1 | $60,000 |
| Assistant Professor, Architecture | 1 | $70,008 |
| Assistant Professor, Manufacturing Engineering | 1 | $72,680 |
| Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders | 1 | $58,000 |
| Instructor, Public Health | 1 | $54,000 |
| Assistant Coach, Softball | 1 | $45,000 |
| Instructor I, Modern Languages/Chinese | 1 | $56,004 |
| Lead Residential Counselor | 1 | $36,336 |
| Assistant Professor, Teacher Education | 1 | $60,000 |
| Assistant Professor, Computer Science | 1 | $82,008 |
| Assistant Professor, Design | 1 | $56,000 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 15 | $72,000 |
| FY2024 | 10 | $63,138 |
| FY2025 | 14 | $60,000 |
| FY2026 | 16 | $66,276 |
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
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary10
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary7
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary5
- Economics Teachers, Postsecondary4
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary4
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary4
- Budget Analysts3
- Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary2
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary2
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary2
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor, Design | $56,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | May 21, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Computer Science | $82,008 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | May 14, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Teacher Education | $60,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | May 7, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Biology | $63,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Apr 13, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Agriculture | $68,652 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Mar 25, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences | $60,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Mar 12, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Economics | $93,480 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Mar 9, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences | $60,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Mar 2, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Management | $120,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Feb 24, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Lead Residential Counselor | $36,336 | Bowling Green, KY | Feb 16, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Psychology | $63,900 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Feb 11, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Information Systems | $112,440 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Feb 5, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Instructor I, Modern Languages/Chinese | $56,004 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Feb 4, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering | $83,280 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Jan 7, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor-Construction Management | $75,120 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Jan 7, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Laboratory Instructor | $81,480 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Dec 2, 2025 | May 4, 2026 | Certified |
| Instructor, Public Health | $54,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Sep 10, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | Certified |
| Assistant Coach, Softball | $45,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Aug 29, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Specialist, Budget-University Libraries | $54,060 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Aug 6, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Architecture | $70,008 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Jun 4, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Manufacturing Engineering | $72,680 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Jun 2, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Economics | $90,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | May 15, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders | $58,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | May 8, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Biology | $63,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Mar 31, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor - Modern Languages | $54,250 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Mar 13, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Environmental Sciences | $65,004 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Mar 3, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Exercise Science | $60,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Feb 5, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Specialist, Budget-University Libraries | $53,076 | Bowling Green, KY | Jan 27, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Chemistry | $60,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Jan 9, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Environmental Sciences | $65,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Oct 15, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Applications Programmer, Mesonet | $61,272 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Aug 27, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Psychology | $60,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Jun 4, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor Supply Chain Management | $120,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Apr 24, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering | $80,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Apr 19, 2024 | Apr 29, 2024 | Certified |
| Analyst, Financial Systems | $60,600 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Mar 5, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Chemistry | $60,500 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Mar 4, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Psychology | $60,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Feb 12, 2024 | May 14, 2024 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Organizational Psychology | $65,004 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Feb 5, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Finance | $144,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Jan 4, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Finance | $144,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Dec 12, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Post-doctoral Associate, Agriculture | $47,362 | Bowling Green, KY | Aug 18, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering | $80,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | May 9, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering | $80,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | May 4, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor-Construction Management | $72,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Apr 25, 2023 | Jul 15, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering | $80,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Apr 25, 2023 | Jul 15, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Economics | $90,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Apr 19, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | Certified |
| Instructor, Modern Languages | $44,920 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Apr 19, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Chinese | $44,920 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Apr 14, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Economics | $90,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Apr 13, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Agriculture | $62,118 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Feb 17, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Information Systems | $107,508 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Feb 2, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Psychology | $61,000 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Jan 12, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Certified |
| Laboratory Instructor | $71,586 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Dec 1, 2022 | May 4, 2023 | Certified |
| Assistant Professor, Management | $107,500 Level I | Bowing Green, KY | Dec 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Postdoctoral Researcher | $57,432 Level I | Bowling Green, KY | Nov 3, 2022 | Apr 3, 2023 | Certified |
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).