H-1B pay in New York, NY
86,993 certified positions (worksite city), FY2023–FY2026.
86,993
certified positions
$141,663
Median pay
$103,250
25th pct
$185,000
75th pct
$225,000
90th pct
$79,327
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
$112,778
Median prevailing wage
$79,327$141,663 median$225,000
Quarterly median pay 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▲ 13.1%
Top roles
| Role | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 17,738 | $130,936 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts 13-2051 | 9,693 | $133,931 |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 6,433 | $120,016 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other 13-2099 | 4,237 | $131,000 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299 | 3,983 | $109,886 |
| Accountants and Auditors 13-2011 | 3,337 | $91,725 |
| Lawyers 23-1011 | 2,943 | $225,000 |
| Operations Research Analysts 15-2031 | 2,831 | $117,891 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 13-1161 | 2,395 | $84,000 |
| Management Analysts 13-1111 | 2,335 | $119,142 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 19-1042 | 1,858 | $72,720 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 1,766 | $192,724 |