Job title
Programmer/Developer H-1B Salaries
1,568 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $84k.
Median base
$84k
Middle 50%
$70k–$93k
Filings
1,568
Top sponsor
Capgemini America
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 5 | $114k |
| FY2023 | 3 | $90k |
| FY2022 | 2 | $114k |
| FY2021 | 1 | $85k |
| FY2020 | 1 | $80k |
| FY2019 | 6 | $79k |
| FY2018 | 47 | $60k |
| FY2017 | 49 | $60k |
| FY2016 | 1,454 | $84k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Programmer/Developer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Programmer/Developer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Programmer/Developer is $84k (FY2025), from 1,568 filings. The middle 50% earn between $70k and $93k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Programmer/Developers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Programmer/Developer are Capgemini America, Virtusa, Polaris Consulting Services.
- Where are most H-1B Programmer/Developer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Programmer/Developer roles are Atlanta, GA, Riverwoods, IL, New York, NY.
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