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Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington, DC: H-1B salaries
26 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Washington, DC. Median offered base salary $63,000; middle half $57,750–$81,500.
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $63,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $83,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $108,367 |
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.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | 10 | $63,000 |
| Howard University | 8 | $56,000 |
| The Catholic University of America | 4 | $61,112 |
| The George Washington University | 3 | $85,000 |
| Gallaudet University | 1 | $95,286 |
Job titles
- Lecturer7
- Assistant Teaching Professor6
- Assistant Professor4
- Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor of Spanish1
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies1
- Teaching Assistant Professor1
- Clinical Instructor, Chinese1
- Assistant Professor of Russian1
- Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor1
- Teaching Assistant Professor in Chinese Language1
- Associate Professor of French1
- Senior Lecturer1
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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).