H-1B pay in Irvine, CA
9,135 certified positions (worksite city), FY2023–FY2026.
9,135
certified positions
$121,222
Median pay
$93,330
25th pct
$150,653
75th pct
$180,000
90th pct
$74,581
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
$104,333
Median prevailing wage
$74,581$121,222 median$180,000
Quarterly median pay 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▼ 3.1%
Top roles
| Role | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 2,303 | $130,936 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299 | 773 | $109,886 |
| Mechanical Engineers 17-2141 | 478 | $103,210 |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 462 | $120,016 |
| Accountants and Auditors 13-2011 | 382 | $91,725 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 17-2072 | 327 | $139,000 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15-1253 | 272 | $101,234 |
| Industrial Engineers 17-2112 | 264 | $105,000 |
| Electrical Engineers 17-2071 | 259 | $117,726 |
| Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211 | 214 | $104,125 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 13-1161 | 203 | $84,000 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 197 | $192,724 |