H-1B pay in San Mateo, CA
3,694 certified positions (worksite city), FY2023–FY2026.
3,694
certified positions
$175,000
Median pay
$140,075
25th pct
$213,484
75th pct
$259,616
90th pct
$113,443
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
$154,970
Median prevailing wage
$113,443$175,000 median$259,616
Quarterly median pay 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▲ 8.8%
Top roles
| Role | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 1,647 | $130,936 |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 311 | $120,016 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 195 | $192,724 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299 | 159 | $109,886 |
| Accountants and Auditors 13-2011 | 123 | $91,725 |
| Operations Research Analysts 15-2031 | 116 | $117,891 |
| Biostatisticians 15-2041 | 64 | $126,027 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15-1253 | 56 | $101,234 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts 13-2051 | 55 | $133,931 |
| Sales Engineers 41-9031 | 54 | $142,659 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists 15-1221 | 54 | $180,000 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 13-1161 | 53 | $84,000 |