H-1B pay in Madison, WI
2,674 certified positions (worksite city), FY2023–FY2026.
2,674
certified positions
$94,328
Median pay
$74,100
25th pct
$120,000
75th pct
$148,008
90th pct
$61,008
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
$81,245
Median prevailing wage
$61,008$94,328 median$148,008
Quarterly median pay 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▲ 10.8%
Top roles
| Role | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 784 | $130,936 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299 | 167 | $109,886 |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 116 | $120,016 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 19-1042 | 103 | $72,720 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15-1253 | 95 | $101,234 |
| Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211 | 88 | $104,125 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists 19-1029 | 86 | $82,000 |
| Mechanical Engineers 17-2141 | 58 | $103,210 |
| Biological Technicians 19-4021 | 55 | $56,160 |
| Chemists 19-2031 | 46 | $87,075 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists 19-1021 | 45 | $76,491 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1071 | 44 | $138,906 |