University of California, Berkeley vs The Leland Stanford, Jr. University
Select two employer filers to compare H-1B LCA filing volume, DOL certification rates, listed offered wages, and top job titles from Department of Labor disclosure records. LCA filings are not USCIS petition approvals, visa issuances, or proof of employment. See our methodology.
Key Metrics
| Metric | University of California, | The Leland Stanford, |
|---|---|---|
| Total LCA Filings | 828 | 1,956 ▲ |
| Certified LCA Filings | 805 | 1,936 |
| DOL Certification Rate (higher is better) | 97.2% | 99.0% ✓ |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $98,730 | $101,198 ✓ |
| Salary Range | $44,637 – $430,000 | $39,333 – $540,712 |
| Total Workers | 828 | 1,956 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
University of California, Berkeley
| Job Title | LCA Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Scholar Employee | 288 | $74,212 |
| Assistant Project Scientist | 129 | $85,643 |
| Assistant Professor | 116 | $136,752 |
| Lecturer | 40 | $95,711 |
| Staff Research Associate | 19 | $75,583 |
| Assistant Researcher | 19 | $108,444 |
The Leland Stanford, Jr. University
| Job Title | LCA Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Research Affiliate | 483 | $75,286 |
| Basic Life Research Scientist | 375 | $513,386 |
| Instructor | 120 | $93,909 |
| Physical Science Research Scientist | 97 | $85,554 |
| Life Science Research Professional 2 | 84 | $80,600 |
| Research Engineer | 73 | $119,189 |
Year-over-Year LCA Filing Volume
| Fiscal Year | University of, LCA Filings | The Leland, LCA Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 252 (244 cert.) | 661 (658 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 203 (194 cert.) | 508 (500 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 226 (223 cert.) | 560 (553 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 147 (144 cert.) | 227 (225 cert.) |
Download the national H-1B LCA summary cited on this page: h1b-statistics.csv (derived from DOL OFLC disclosure files; CC BY 4.0 with attribution).