H1B Salary Report
Indeed
Indeed’s median H1B salary is $155,709 for fiscal year 2026, based on 95 certified Labor Condition Applications with the U.S. Department of Labor, starting near $110,635 at entry level (Level I).
Median salary
$155,709
Range $127,169 – $182,145
Pay by wage level
The DOL assigns each filing a level from I (entry) to IV (senior). Here is how Indeed's H1B pay scales with seniority.
Top sponsored roles
Sponsorship signals
53%
pay above the legal prevailing wage
0%
are new sponsorships, not renewals
100%
are full-time positions
Top worksites
- Seattle, WA29
- Austin, TX21
- Foster City, CA14
- New York, NY4
- San Francisco, CA4
- Princeton, NJ2
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications filed by Indeed, 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.