What Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary earn on H1B by wage level
Median pay at each DOL experience level, from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV).
Level I (Entry)
$68,500
151 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$84,383
40 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| The Trustees Of Princeton University | $86,950 |
| Army Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center | $84,383 |
| Columbia University | $81,800 |
| Harvard University | $77,200 |
| Duke University | $61,800 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $60,000 |
| University Of Georgia; Oge | $59,280 |
| University Of Michigan | $57,171 |
| The University Of Iowa | $52,940 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC) category, disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor (OFLC) for FY2026 (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Hourly wages annualized at 2,080 hours. LCA wages are the attested floor; total comp is often higher.