Visa H-1B Salaries (2026)
Based on 466 certified H-1B (LCA) filings · Source: U.S. Department of Labor
Total H-1B Filings
466
across 24 roles
Median Base Salary
$152,200
$73.17/hr
Top Filing State
Texas
Visa Salary by Role
Median base salaries from Visa’s certified H-1B filings, ranked by number of filings.
| # | Role | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Software Developers | $146,200 | 186 |
| 2 | Data Scientists | $148,741 | 53 |
| 3 | Information Technology Project Managers | $163,363 | 45 |
| 4 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $136,115 | 35 |
| 5 | Management Analysts | $156,645 | 25 |
| 6 | Computer and Information Research Scientists | $152,200 | 19 |
| 7 | Project Management Specialists | $146,200 | 17 |
| 8 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $124,613 | 16 |
| 9 | Information Security Analysts | $156,656 | 14 |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $215,430 | 10 |
| 11 | Financial and Investment Analysts | $145,288 | 8 |
| 12 | Database Architects | $174,533 | 6 |
| 13 | Computer Network Architects | $143,700 | 5 |
| 14 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $153,700 | 5 |
| 15 | Database Administrators | $134,368 | 5 |
| 16 | Operations Research Analysts | $161,400 | 4 |
| 17 | Marketing Managers | $192,349 | 4 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026. Figures are certified prevailing/offered base wages, not total compensation.