Job title
Data Engineer, Specialist H-1B Salaries
80 certified H-1B filings · FY2020–FY2026 · median base $127k.
Median base
$127k
Middle 50%
$115k–$146k
Filings
80
Top sponsor
The Vanguard Group
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 | 7 | $150k |
| FY2025 | 26 | $140k |
| FY2024 | 7 | $127k |
| FY2023 | 16 | $128k |
| FY2022 | 11 | $120k |
| FY2021 | 4 | $105k |
| FY2020 | 9 | $112k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Data Engineer, Specialist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Data Engineer, Specialist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Data Engineer, Specialist is $127k (FY2026), from 80 filings. The middle 50% earn between $115k and $146k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Data Engineer, Specialists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Data Engineer, Specialist are The Vanguard Group, McKinsey Company Inc. United States.
- Where are most H-1B Data Engineer, Specialist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Data Engineer, Specialist roles are Malvern, PA, Plano, TX, Charlotte, NC.
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