H-1B pay in Sunnyvale, CA
31,647 certified positions (worksite city), FY2023–FY2026.
31,647
certified positions
$171,337
Median pay
$146,266
25th pct
$198,000
75th pct
$226,138
90th pct
$124,000
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
$156,672
Median prevailing wage
$124,000$171,337 median$226,138
Quarterly median pay 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▲ 6.5%
Top roles
| Role | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 16,060 | $130,936 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299 | 2,736 | $109,886 |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 1,921 | $120,016 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15-1253 | 1,119 | $101,234 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 981 | $192,724 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer 17-2072 | 978 | $139,000 |
| Computer Programmers 15-1251 | 656 | $90,210 |
| Industrial Engineers 17-2112 | 634 | $105,000 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists 15-1221 | 581 | $180,000 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers 17-2061 | 519 | $168,000 |
| Operations Research Analysts 15-2031 | 471 | $117,891 |
| Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211 | 455 | $104,125 |
Top employers
| Employer | Positions |
|---|---|
| Google LLC | 6,909 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 3,401 |
| Apple Inc. | 3,070 |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | 2,416 |
| LinkedIn Corporation | 1,843 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 1,547 |
| INFOSYS LIMITED | 694 |
| Uber Technologies, Inc. | 561 |
| Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. | 528 |
| Fortinet, Inc. | 361 |
| Juniper Networks, Inc. | 356 |
| TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED | 301 |