Job title
Subject Matter Expert H-1B Salaries
182 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $84k.
Median base
$84k
Middle 50%
$68k–$105k
Filings
182
Top sponsor
HCL 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 1 | $112k |
| FY2025 | 47 | $84k |
| FY2024 | 46 | $70k |
| FY2023 | 10 | $106k |
| FY2022 | 9 | $107k |
| FY2021 | 2 | $88k |
| FY2020 | 13 | $77k |
| FY2019 | 12 | $89k |
| FY2018 | 10 | $105k |
| FY2017 | 23 | $89k |
| FY2016 | 9 | $178k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Subject Matter Expert
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Subject Matter Expert?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Subject Matter Expert is $84k (FY2026), from 182 filings. The middle 50% earn between $68k and $105k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Subject Matter Experts?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Subject Matter Expert are HCL America, Kpit Technologies, Ust Global.
- Where are most H-1B Subject Matter Expert jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Subject Matter Expert roles are Frisco, TX, Hillsboro, OR, Columbus, IN.
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