H-1B Salary Calculator

Estimate H-1B visa salaries by job title and state. Interactive calculator using real DOL filing data from 23,000+ employers and 660+ job classifications.

How the H-1B Salary Calculator Works

Our salary calculator uses real Labor Condition Application (LCA) data filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Every H-1B visa petition requires an LCA that discloses the offered salary, making this the most comprehensive source of H-1B compensation data available.

  1. Select a job title from our database of 660+ H-1B job classifications (SOC codes)
  2. Choose a state (optional) to see location-specific salary data
  3. View salary percentiles — 25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile based on actual filings
  4. See top employers sponsoring that role in your selected location

Popular H-1B Job Titles

Select any job title below to see detailed salary data, or use the interactive calculator above.

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H-1B Salaries by State

H-1B salaries vary significantly by location. States like California and New York typically offer higher compensation but also have higher costs of living.

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Understanding H-1B Salary Data

H-1B visa salaries are publicly disclosed through the LCA filing process. Employers must offer at least the prevailing wage for the occupation and location. Key salary metrics include:

P25 (25th Percentile)25% of filings are below this salary — represents entry-level or lower-cost markets
Median (P50)The middle salary — half of filings are above, half below
P75 (75th Percentile)Only 25% of filings exceed this — represents senior roles or high-cost markets
Prevailing WageDOL-determined minimum wage for the role and location — employers must meet or exceed this

Salary Ranges by Category

Explore H-1B jobs by salary range to find opportunities that match your expectations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average H-1B salary?

The average H-1B salary varies by job title and location, but nationally it's approximately $110,000–$130,000 per year based on DOL filing data. Technology roles in states like California and New York tend to be significantly higher.

How accurate is this salary calculator?

Very accurate — it uses actual salary data from Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Every H-1B petition must disclose the offered wage, so this represents real compensation data, not estimates or surveys.

Do H-1B workers get paid less than domestic workers?

By law, H-1B employers must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and location. Our data shows most employers pay above the prevailing wage, with an average premium of 10-35% depending on the employer and role.

Which H-1B jobs pay the most?

Software engineering, data science, and management roles at large technology companies typically command the highest H-1B salaries, often exceeding $200,000 per year. Use the calculator above to see specific salary data for any role.

How often is the salary data updated?

The U.S. Department of Labor publishes LCA data quarterly. We process and update our database within days of each new release.

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