H-1B pay in Columbia, MD
1,156 certified positions (worksite city), FY2023–FY2026.
1,156
certified positions
$104,406
Median pay
$89,156
25th pct
$124,027
75th pct
$150,000
90th pct
$76,996
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
$97,614
Median prevailing wage
$76,996$104,406 median$150,000
Quarterly median pay 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▼ 13.5%
Top roles
| Role | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 392 | $130,936 |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 103 | $120,016 |
| Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211 | 91 | $104,125 |
| Computer Programmers 15-1251 | 78 | $90,210 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15-1253 | 65 | $101,234 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299 | 58 | $109,886 |
| Civil Engineers 17-2051 | 36 | $89,750 |
| Database Administrators 15-1242 | 30 | $106,560 |
| Accountants and Auditors 13-2011 | 27 | $91,725 |
| Management Analysts 13-1111 | 16 | $119,142 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 15 | $192,724 |
| Information Security Analysts 15-1212 | 13 | $132,288 |