Instructor/lecturer visa sponsorship salary
Across 2 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Instructor/lecturer is $55,000. The middle half of filings fall between $52,500 and $57,500, and the top decile begins at $59,000. Classified under SOC 25-1124.00 (Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary).
This is one of many job titles filed under Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary. That page pools every variant, so its figures rest on far more filings than this one.
- Median
- $55,000
- 25th pct
- $52,500
- 75th pct
- $57,500
- 90th pct
- $59,000
- Filings
- 2
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | $60,000 | I | May 23, 2025 |
| University of Oklahoma | Norman, OK | $50,000 | I | Jan 30, 2025 |
Prevailing wage levels I through IV reflect the experience and responsibility the employer attested to, not seniority titles. A level I filing is an entry-level determination; level IV is fully competent and independent. Comparing across levels explains much of the spread between the 25th and 90th percentile above.