H-1B pay in Torrance, CA
1,369 certified positions (worksite city), FY2023–FY2026.
1,369
certified positions
$119,995
Median pay
$93,309
25th pct
$149,971
75th pct
$180,000
90th pct
$72,470
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
$104,333
Median prevailing wage
$72,470$119,995 median$180,000
Quarterly median pay 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▼ 7.7%
Top roles
| Role | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 275 | $130,936 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299 | 186 | $109,886 |
| Mechanical Engineers 17-2141 | 87 | $103,210 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15-1253 | 82 | $101,234 |
| Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211 | 71 | $104,125 |
| Accountants and Auditors 13-2011 | 68 | $91,725 |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 57 | $120,016 |
| Electrical Engineers 17-2071 | 56 | $117,726 |
| Computer Programmers 15-1251 | 51 | $90,210 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 36 | $192,724 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 13-1161 | 31 | $84,000 |
| Database Administrators 15-1242 | 25 | $106,560 |