H-1B pay in Arlington, VA
4,778 certified positions (worksite city), FY2023–FY2026.
4,778
certified positions
$129,275
Median pay
$105,000
25th pct
$156,818
75th pct
$180,600
90th pct
$85,614
10th pct
Estimates from public U.S. Department of Labor records — wages are
employer-attested offered wages, not verified salaries paid; counts are filings, not
people. Not legal, financial, or career advice. See our
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Data: DOL filings FY2023–FY2026 (through June 2026) · Page updated October 2026
$110,739
Median prevailing wage
$85,614$129,275 median$180,600
Quarterly median pay 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▲ 10.4%
Top roles
| Role | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 1,584 | $130,936 |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 536 | $120,016 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299 | 269 | $109,886 |
| Operations Research Analysts 15-2031 | 234 | $117,891 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 190 | $192,724 |
| Accountants and Auditors 13-2011 | 147 | $91,725 |
| Information Security Analysts 15-1212 | 121 | $132,288 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts 13-2051 | 103 | $133,931 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 13-1161 | 102 | $84,000 |
| Database Administrators 15-1242 | 92 | $106,560 |
| Economists 19-3011 | 89 | $134,162 |
| Biostatisticians 15-2041 | 81 | $126,027 |