Job title
Programmer H-1B Salaries
1,746 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $70k.
Median base
$70k
Middle 50%
$61k–$78k
Filings
1,746
Top sponsor
Tech Mahindra Americas
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 | $81k |
| FY2025 | 85 | $92k |
| FY2024 | 74 | $79k |
| FY2023 | 30 | $81k |
| FY2022 | 33 | $75k |
| FY2021 | 78 | $78k |
| FY2020 | 63 | $78k |
| FY2019 | 84 | $72k |
| FY2018 | 156 | $72k |
| FY2017 | 522 | $68k |
| FY2016 | 614 | $65k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Programmer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Programmer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Programmer is $70k (FY2026), from 1,746 filings. The middle 50% earn between $61k and $78k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Programmers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Programmer are Tech Mahindra Americas, Infomatics, Soft Computer Consultants.
- Where are most H-1B Programmer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Programmer roles are Alpharetta, GA, St Louis, MO, Richardson, TX.
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