H-1B pay in Herndon, VA
5,619 certified positions (worksite city), FY2023–FY2026.
5,619
certified positions
$118,310
Median pay
$101,234
25th pct
$142,659
75th pct
$168,100
90th pct
$88,442
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
$110,240
Median prevailing wage
$88,442$118,310 median$168,100
Quarterly median pay 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▲ 10.2%
Top roles
| Role | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 2,718 | $130,936 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299 | 407 | $109,886 |
| Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211 | 307 | $104,125 |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 263 | $120,016 |
| Computer Programmers 15-1251 | 232 | $90,210 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15-1253 | 206 | $101,234 |
| Civil Engineers 17-2051 | 173 | $89,750 |
| Database Administrators 15-1242 | 141 | $106,560 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 129 | $192,724 |
| Information Security Analysts 15-1212 | 118 | $132,288 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators 15-1244 | 115 | $94,500 |
| Industrial Engineers 17-2112 | 106 | $105,000 |