IBM H-1B Salaries (2026)
Based on 600 certified H-1B (LCA) filings · Source: U.S. Department of Labor
Total H-1B Filings
600
across 23 roles
Median Base Salary
$129,650
$62.33/hr
Top Filing State
Texas
IBM Salary by Role
Median base salaries from IBM’s certified H-1B filings, ranked by number of filings.
| # | Role | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer Systems Analysts | $106,974 | 167 |
| 2 | Software Developers | $179,254 | 146 |
| 3 | Information Technology Project Managers | $125,627 | 71 |
| 4 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $138,064 | 56 |
| 5 | Computer Programmers | $95,370 | 50 |
| 6 | Business Intelligence Analysts | $184,050 | 31 |
| 7 | Database Architects | $148,122 | 17 |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $229,583 | 9 |
| 9 | Computer Systems Analysts | $75,067 | 8 |
| 10 | Database Administrators | $118,212 | 7 |
| 11 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $247,873 | 7 |
| 12 | Computer Network Architects | $148,800 | 5 |
| 13 | Computer Hardware Engineers | $160,197 | 5 |
| 14 | Computer Programmers | $77,106 | 4 |
| 15 | Information Security Analysts | $169,978 | 3 |
| 16 | Management Analysts | $250,000 | 3 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026. Figures are certified prevailing/offered base wages, not total compensation.