2026 H-1B Visa Salary Data
Comprehensive overview of H-1B visa labor condition applications filed in 2026, including salary statistics, top employers, and most common roles.
Records
398
Avg. Salary
$149,233
Median Salary
$145,000
Salary Range
$66,276 – $325,000
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H-1B Salary Trends (2020–2026)
| Year | Records | Avg Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | N/A | |
| 2021 | 0 | N/A | |
| 2022 | 0 | N/A | |
| 2023 | 11 | $100,506 | |
| 2024 | 13 | $112,294 | |
| 2025 | 378 | $142,108 | |
| → | 2026 | 398 | $149,233 |
Top H-1B Companies in 2026
| Company | Avg Salary | Min | Max | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummins | $99,362 | $84,949 | $111,613 | 8 |
| Wells Fargo Bank | $139,263 | $118,664 | $158,745 | 8 |
| Cisco Systems | $155,983 | $110,427 | $246,598 | 8 |
| Visa Technology & Operations | $146,503 | $105,800 | $213,000 | 8 |
| Harvard University | $166,770 | $74,318 | $317,800 | 8 |
| Charles Schwab | $169,147 | $135,554 | $195,000 | 8 |
| JPMorgan Chase | $181,771 | $136,300 | $325,000 | 7 |
| First Citizens Bank and Trust | $161,200 | $123,827 | $223,142 | 7 |
| Elevance Health | $136,519 | $108,860 | $183,450 | 7 |
| Government Employee Insurance Company (GEICO) | $164,629 | $135,300 | $208,090 | 7 |
| Amazon Development Center U.S | $170,585 | $114,088 | $243,100 | 7 |
| Optum Services | $137,874 | $108,956 | $165,705 | 7 |
| General Motors | $136,509 | $114,466 | $156,724 | 7 |
| Eli Lilly and | $169,620 | $115,851 | $225,000 | 7 |
| The MathWorks | $159,316 | $140,525 | $178,131 | 7 |
Top H-1B Roles in 2026
| Role | Avg Salary | Min | Max | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $161,297 | $84,032 | $265,968 | 200 |
| Medical Scientists | $74,081 | $66,276 | $92,000 | 16 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $126,312 | $84,949 | $259,886 | 15 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $172,649 | $105,373 | $272,000 | 14 |
| Electronics Engineers | $142,690 | $113,900 | $186,472 | 14 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $210,651 | $95,264 | $325,000 | 13 |
| Electrical Engineer | $129,082 | $95,847 | $162,959 | 11 |
| Architect | $147,268 | $110,094 | $191,715 | 11 |
| Data Scientist | $144,374 | $74,318 | $308,963 | 11 |
| QA Engineer | $115,821 | $70,990 | $201,053 | 11 |
| Security Engineer | $160,861 | $94,682 | $214,904 | 10 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $80,289 | $70,344 | $91,000 | 8 |
| Systems Analyst | $127,019 | $83,863 | $187,600 | 7 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $125,773 | $90,000 | $185,000 | 7 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $81,374 | $70,344 | $109,581 | 7 |
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2026 H-1B Market Analysis
The year 2026 data reflects the most recent filing snapshot in this dataset and shows continued demand for specialty talent across software engineering, data science, healthcare technology, and quantitative roles. Employers are increasingly focusing on role-level fit and compensation efficiency rather than broad hiring volume, which has made company-role salary benchmarking more important for candidates.
Average salaries in 2026 remain elevated relative to prior years, particularly for AI infrastructure, applied machine learning, cybersecurity, and cloud platform positions. Geographic differences are still pronounced: large coastal markets continue to post higher nominal salaries, while lower-cost states often deliver better effective purchasing power for similar roles.
For candidates and employers, 2026 filings provide a practical baseline for compensation negotiation and market positioning. Comparing this year with prior cycles can highlight whether a company is accelerating hiring in a role, stabilizing compensation bands, or shifting location strategy for sponsored positions.
Sample 2026 H-1B Filings
| Company | Role | Location | Salary | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Technologies | Software Engineer | San Diego, California | $114,252 | 2026-05-01 |
| Apple | Software Engineer | Seattle, Washington | $212,202 | 2026-05-22 |
| Deloitte Consulting | Software Engineer | Denver, Colorado | $164,112 | 2026-01-05 |
| Amazon.com Services | Software Engineer | Boston, Massachusetts | $169,900 | 2026-05-27 |
| University of Michigan | Medical Scientists | Ann Arbor, Michigan | $70,344 | 2026-06-01 |
| Wal-mart Associates | Software Engineer | Bentonville, Arkansas | $121,873 | 2026-05-29 |
| Amazon.com Services | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Seattle, Washington | $186,008 | 2026-06-10 |
| Charter Communications | Software Engineer | Maryland Heights, Missouri | $97,386 | 2026-05-23 |
| Lowe's Companies | Software Engineer | Charlotte, North Carolina | $133,536 | 2026-04-20 |
| Capgemini America | Software Engineer | Atlanta, Georgia | $139,774 | 2026-05-18 |
| Meta Platforms | Mechanical Engineer | Menlo Park, California | $259,886 | 2026-06-05 |
| Deloitte Consulting | Software Engineer | New York, New York | $191,700 | 2026-01-01 |
| Amazon.com Services | Project Management Specialists | Seattle, Washington | $94,691 | 2026-06-08 |
| Ernst & Young U.S | Accountant | Miami, Florida | $98,698 | 2026-01-06 |
| JPMorgan Chase | Computer and Information Systems Managers | New York, New York | $325,000 | 2026-01-10 |
| Apple | Electrical Engineer | Santa Clara, California | $160,553 | 2026-05-23 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | Architect | Sunrise, Florida | $110,094 | 2026-03-22 |
| Amazon.com Services | Software Engineer | Seattle, Washington | $158,300 | 2026-05-02 |
| Ernst & Young U.S | Software Engineer | Lawrenceville, New Jersey | $220,230 | 2026-03-24 |
| Ernst & Young U.S | Software Engineer | Duluth, Georgia | $162,478 | 2026-05-16 |