H1B Salary Report
Boston
Boston’s median H1B salary is $190,000 for fiscal year 2026, based on 206 certified Labor Condition Applications with the U.S. Department of Labor, starting near $110,000 at entry level (Level I).
Median salary
$190,000
Range $149,520 – $225,400
Pay by wage level
The DOL assigns each filing a level from I (entry) to IV (senior). Here is how Boston's H1B pay scales with seniority.
Top sponsored roles
Sponsorship signals
99%
pay above the legal prevailing wage
0%
are new sponsorships, not renewals
94%
are full-time positions
Top worksites
- New York, NY36
- San Francisco, CA26
- Chicago, IL16
- Dallas, TX16
- Seattle, WA16
- Boston, MA15
Applying to Boston?
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications filed by Boston, disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor (OFLC) for FY2026 (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Hourly wages annualized at 2,080 hours. The LCA wage is the floor an employer legally attests to pay; actual total compensation including equity and bonus is often higher.