H-1B pay in Columbus, OH
7,452 certified positions (worksite city), FY2023–FY2026.
7,452
certified positions
$101,500
Median pay
$83,000
25th pct
$124,800
75th pct
$150,000
90th pct
$69,012
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
$91,978
Median prevailing wage
$69,012$101,500 median$150,000
Quarterly median pay 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▲ 5.2%
Top roles
| Role | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 2,477 | $130,936 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299 | 719 | $109,886 |
| Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211 | 499 | $104,125 |
| Computer Programmers 15-1251 | 397 | $90,210 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15-1253 | 358 | $101,234 |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 305 | $120,016 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 118 | $192,724 |
| Accountants and Auditors 13-2011 | 118 | $91,725 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists 19-1021 | 115 | $76,491 |
| Database Administrators 15-1242 | 107 | $106,560 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 19-1042 | 106 | $72,720 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1071 | 101 | $138,906 |