Job title
Technical Writer H-1B Salaries
723 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $70k.
Median base
$70k
Middle 50%
$60k–$85k
Filings
723
Top sponsor
L T Technology Services
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 | 3 | $84k |
| FY2025 | 49 | $79k |
| FY2024 | 39 | $90k |
| FY2023 | 43 | $81k |
| FY2022 | 34 | $84k |
| FY2021 | 34 | $75k |
| FY2020 | 58 | $75k |
| FY2019 | 87 | $70k |
| FY2018 | 125 | $67k |
| FY2017 | 130 | $65k |
| FY2016 | 121 | $60k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Technical Writer
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Technical Writer?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Technical Writer is $70k (FY2026), from 723 filings. The middle 50% earn between $60k and $85k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Technical Writers?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Technical Writer are L T Technology Services, Wipro, The Mathworks.
- Where are most H-1B Technical Writer jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Technical Writer roles are Natick, MA, San Francisco, CA, New York, NY.
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