H-1B pay in Cary, NC
6,735 certified positions (worksite city), FY2023–FY2026.
6,735
certified positions
$110,625
Median pay
$92,602
25th pct
$133,672
75th pct
$155,000
90th pct
$78,915
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
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Data: DOL filings FY2023–FY2026 (through June 2026) · Page updated October 2026
$103,272
Median prevailing wage
$78,915$110,625 median$155,000
Quarterly median pay 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▲ 5.9%
Top roles
| Role | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 2,687 | $130,936 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299 | 1,180 | $109,886 |
| Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211 | 453 | $104,125 |
| Computer Programmers 15-1251 | 446 | $90,210 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15-1253 | 410 | $101,234 |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 232 | $120,016 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 128 | $192,724 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators 15-1244 | 98 | $94,500 |
| Biostatisticians 15-2041 | 84 | $126,027 |
| Database Administrators 15-1242 | 75 | $106,560 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists 19-1029 | 73 | $82,000 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 17-2072 | 67 | $139,000 |