H-1B pay in Durham, NC
7,979 certified positions (worksite city), FY2023–FY2026.
7,979
certified positions
$112,500
Median pay
$93,000
25th pct
$132,413
75th pct
$156,000
90th pct
$74,410
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
$107,307
Median prevailing wage
$74,410$112,500 median$156,000
Quarterly median pay 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▲ 11.6%
Top roles
| Role | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 3,557 | $130,936 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299 | 644 | $109,886 |
| Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211 | 531 | $104,125 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists 19-1021 | 310 | $76,491 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15-1253 | 309 | $101,234 |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 274 | $120,016 |
| Computer Programmers 15-1251 | 152 | $90,210 |
| Industrial Engineers 17-2112 | 122 | $105,000 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 17-2072 | 122 | $139,000 |
| Biostatisticians 15-2041 | 113 | $126,027 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 25-2021 | 104 | $59,250 |
| Database Administrators 15-1242 | 96 | $106,560 |