H-1B pay in Oakland, CA
2,738 certified positions (worksite city), FY2023–FY2026.
2,738
certified positions
$139,589
Median pay
$106,003
25th pct
$185,000
75th pct
$239,504
90th pct
$84,040
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
$127,202
Median prevailing wage
$84,040$139,589 median$239,504
Quarterly median pay 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▼ 3.8%
Top roles
| Role | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 555 | $130,936 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299 | 354 | $109,886 |
| Civil Engineers 17-2051 | 160 | $89,750 |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 142 | $120,016 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15-1253 | 98 | $101,234 |
| Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211 | 89 | $104,125 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 81 | $192,724 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 25-2021 | 77 | $59,250 |
| Operations Research Analysts 15-2031 | 61 | $117,891 |
| Accountants and Auditors 13-2011 | 44 | $91,725 |
| Biostatisticians 15-2041 | 43 | $126,027 |
| Computer Programmers 15-1251 | 43 | $90,210 |