H-1B pay in Sacramento, CA
2,473 certified positions (worksite city), FY2023–FY2026.
2,473
certified positions
$110,240
Median pay
$91,520
25th pct
$131,685
75th pct
$165,400
90th pct
$76,294
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
$104,520
Median prevailing wage
$76,294$110,240 median$165,400
Quarterly median pay 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▲ 1.7%
Top roles
| Role | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 748 | $130,936 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299 | 185 | $109,886 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15-1253 | 103 | $101,234 |
| Civil Engineers 17-2051 | 102 | $89,750 |
| Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211 | 100 | $104,125 |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 95 | $120,016 |
| Computer Programmers 15-1251 | 85 | $90,210 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 74 | $192,724 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1071 | 42 | $138,906 |
| Industrial Engineers 17-2112 | 42 | $105,000 |
| Mechanical Engineers 17-2141 | 39 | $103,210 |
| Accountants and Auditors 13-2011 | 36 | $91,725 |