H-1B pay in Chicago, IL
30,271 certified positions (worksite city), FY2023–FY2026.
30,271
certified positions
$110,000
Median pay
$85,041
25th pct
$145,000
75th pct
$185,000
90th pct
$70,036
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
$93,974
Median prevailing wage
$70,036$110,000 median$185,000
Quarterly median pay 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▼ 1.0%
Top roles
| Role | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 6,861 | $130,936 |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 2,355 | $120,016 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299 | 2,294 | $109,886 |
| Accountants and Auditors 13-2011 | 1,366 | $91,725 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts 13-2051 | 1,121 | $133,931 |
| Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211 | 1,035 | $104,125 |
| Operations Research Analysts 15-2031 | 998 | $117,891 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15-1253 | 966 | $101,234 |
| Management Analysts 13-1111 | 952 | $119,142 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 887 | $192,724 |
| Computer Programmers 15-1251 | 708 | $90,210 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other 13-2099 | 689 | $131,000 |