Job title
Application Developer H-1B Salaries
17,747 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $87k.
Median base
$87k
Middle 50%
$75k–$100k
Filings
17,747
Top sponsor
IBM
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 125 | $114k |
| FY2025 | 1,095 | $106k |
| FY2024 | 1,200 | $100k |
| FY2023 | 1,249 | $99k |
| FY2022 | 1,403 | $94k |
| FY2021 | 1,380 | $90k |
| FY2020 | 2,508 | $85k |
| FY2019 | 2,485 | $86k |
| FY2018 | 2,380 | $84k |
| FY2017 | 2,150 | $75k |
| FY2016 | 1,772 | $73k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Application Developer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Application Developer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Application Developer is $87k (FY2026), from 17,747 filings. The middle 50% earn between $75k and $100k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Application Developers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Application Developer are IBM, IBM India Private, International Business Machines.
- Where are most H-1B Application Developer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Application Developer roles are Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA, Columbus, OH.
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