Job title
Data Engineer 3 H-1B Salaries
145 certified H-1B filings · FY2018–FY2026 · median base $128k.
Median base
$128k
Middle 50%
$110k–$144k
Filings
145
Top sponsor
Paypal
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 | 4 | $132k |
| FY2025 | 40 | $141k |
| FY2024 | 19 | $125k |
| FY2023 | 17 | $125k |
| FY2022 | 20 | $119k |
| FY2021 | 12 | $115k |
| FY2020 | 19 | $130k |
| FY2019 | 12 | $131k |
| FY2018 | 2 | $141k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Data Engineer 3
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Data Engineer 3?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Data Engineer 3 is $128k (FY2026), from 145 filings. The middle 50% earn between $110k and $144k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Data Engineer 3s?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Data Engineer 3 are Paypal, Capgemini America, Comcast Cable Communications.
- Where are most H-1B Data Engineer 3 jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Data Engineer 3 roles are San Jose, CA, Austin, TX, La Vista, NE.
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