Job title
Data Engineering H-1B Salaries
182 certified H-1B filings · FY2019–FY2026 · median base $171k.
Median base
$171k
Middle 50%
$151k–$190k
Filings
182
Top sponsor
Microsoft
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 | 8 | $175k |
| FY2025 | 136 | $173k |
| FY2024 | 29 | $165k |
| FY2023 | 1 | $73k |
| FY2021 | 4 | $92k |
| FY2020 | 3 | $102k |
| FY2019 | 1 | $110k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Data Engineering
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Data Engineering?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Data Engineering is $171k (FY2026), from 182 filings. The middle 50% earn between $151k and $190k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Data Engineerings?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Data Engineering are Microsoft, Saxon Global, V-Soft Consulting Group.
- Where are most H-1B Data Engineering jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Data Engineering roles are Redmond, WA, Mountain View, CA, Charlotte, NC.
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