H-1B pay in Santa Clara, CA
23,640 certified positions (worksite city), FY2023–FY2026.
23,640
certified positions
$167,149
Median pay
$140,442
25th pct
$196,187
75th pct
$225,079
90th pct
$120,240
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
$156,853
Median prevailing wage
$120,240$167,149 median$225,079
Quarterly median pay 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▲ 4.0%
Top roles
| Role | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 8,574 | $130,936 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 17-2072 | 4,003 | $139,000 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299 | 1,463 | $109,886 |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 808 | $120,016 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15-1253 | 753 | $101,234 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 679 | $192,724 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists 15-1221 | 536 | $180,000 |
| Industrial Engineers 17-2112 | 523 | $105,000 |
| Sales Engineers 41-9031 | 505 | $142,659 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers 11-9041 | 483 | $175,282 |
| Electrical Engineers 17-2071 | 470 | $117,726 |
| Mechanical Engineers 17-2141 | 428 | $103,210 |