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
401
Avg. Salary
$151,953
Median Salary
$149,189
Salary Range
$62,232 – $330,671
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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 | 3 | $264,149 | |
| 2024 | 12 | $95,326 | |
| 2025 | 384 | $143,973 | |
| → | 2026 | 401 | $151,953 |
Top H-1B Companies in 2026
| Company | Avg Salary | Min | Max | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | $105,861 | $76,970 | $158,764 | 8 |
| Cummins | $118,551 | $84,949 | $144,248 | 8 |
| Barclays Services | $173,592 | $142,000 | $213,005 | 8 |
| Msr Technology | $119,701 | $90,500 | $152,880 | 7 |
| Wells Fargo Bank | $153,468 | $119,000 | $189,592 | 7 |
| Wal-mart Associates | $152,190 | $133,952 | $171,600 | 7 |
| JPMorgan Chase | $184,802 | $158,000 | $225,000 | 7 |
| Elevance Health | $148,682 | $125,630 | $194,488 | 7 |
| eBay | $191,344 | $130,972 | $262,577 | 7 |
| Charles Schwab | $160,478 | $143,805 | $182,400 | 7 |
| Eli Lilly and | $162,884 | $96,800 | $225,000 | 7 |
| Cisco Systems | $139,670 | $94,200 | $181,293 | 7 |
| Visa Technology & Operations | $156,964 | $109,283 | $213,512 | 7 |
| Lowe's Companies | $130,520 | $112,424 | $133,536 | 7 |
| Expedia | $147,181 | $118,913 | $212,202 | 7 |
Top H-1B Roles in 2026
| Role | Avg Salary | Min | Max | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $160,708 | $62,837 | $330,671 | 199 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $200,190 | $123,469 | $286,270 | 19 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $149,426 | $91,000 | $214,534 | 16 |
| Architect | $136,418 | $78,354 | $224,000 | 15 |
| Data Scientist | $164,318 | $74,318 | $294,000 | 15 |
| QA Engineer | $130,735 | $70,990 | $197,517 | 11 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $122,389 | $84,949 | $166,054 | 10 |
| Electronics Engineers | $166,451 | $110,656 | $216,091 | 10 |
| Medical Scientists | $73,603 | $67,824 | $81,079 | 9 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $148,488 | $90,000 | $200,000 | 8 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | $96,068 | $77,278 | $158,764 | 8 |
| Electrical Engineer | $124,102 | $95,930 | $160,553 | 8 |
| Database Administrator | $127,339 | $95,040 | $157,670 | 7 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $75,946 | $62,232 | $109,581 | 7 |
| Security Engineer | $121,052 | $96,800 | $160,202 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Msr Technology | Software Engineer | Cumming, Georgia | $109,283 | 2026-04-17 |
| Fidelity Investments | Software Engineer | Westlake, Texas | $140,150 | 2026-04-01 |
| CGI Technologies and Solutions | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Charlotte, North Carolina | $123,469 | 2026-05-05 |
| Wells Fargo Bank | Software Engineer | Charlotte, North Carolina | $159,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| General Motors | Mechanical Engineer | Milford, Michigan | $145,000 | 2026-04-01 |
| Ernst & Young U.S | Database Administrator | Plano, Texas | $130,000 | 2026-01-12 |
| Nvidia | Architect | Santa Clara, California | $224,000 | 2026-01-05 |
| Microsoft | Software Engineer | Redmond, Washington | $208,288 | 2026-05-05 |
| Microsoft | Software Engineer | Redmond, Washington | $176,915 | 2026-05-05 |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions | Architect | Edison, New Jersey | $126,818 | 2026-02-14 |
| Citibank | Software Engineer | Tampa, Florida | $152,900 | 2026-01-30 |
| ServiceNow | Sales Engineers | Santa Clara, California | $168,958 | 2026-05-17 |
| Wells Fargo Bank | Software Engineer | Phoenix, Arizona | $157,934 | 2026-06-13 |
| Compunnel Software | Database Administrator | Plano, Texas | $95,040 | 2026-03-08 |
| Apple | Software Engineer | Sunnyvale, California | $228,985 | 2026-04-02 |
| Charter Communications | Data Scientist | Charlotte, North Carolina | $129,854 | 2026-03-13 |
| Amazon.com Services | Computer and Information Research Scientists | Bellevue, Washington | $193,547 | 2026-06-13 |
| Amazon.com Services | Business Intelligence Analysts | Seattle, Washington | $144,300 | 2026-05-27 |
| Capgemini America | Information Technology Project Managers | Fort Mill, South Carolina | $118,450 | 2026-04-11 |
| Ernst & Young U.S | Financial and Investment Analysts | San Jose, California | $250,000 | 2026-01-05 |