H-1B pay in Illinois
81,393 certified positions (worksite state), FY2023–FY2026.
81,393
certified positions
$105,144
Median pay
$85,000
25th pct
$135,442
75th pct
$171,773
90th pct
$71,427
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
$94,016
Median prevailing wage
$71,427$105,144 median$171,773
Quarterly median pay 2022-Q4 → 2026-Q2 · ▼ 0.2%
Top roles
| Role | Positions | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers 15-1252 | 22,619 | $130,936 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 15-1299 | 7,477 | $109,886 |
| Data Scientists 15-2051 | 4,947 | $120,016 |
| Computer Systems Analysts 15-1211 | 3,541 | $104,125 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15-1253 | 2,924 | $101,234 |
| Computer Programmers 15-1251 | 2,601 | $90,210 |
| Mechanical Engineers 17-2141 | 1,896 | $103,210 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers 11-3021 | 1,878 | $192,724 |
| Accountants and Auditors 13-2011 | 1,855 | $91,725 |
| Operations Research Analysts 15-2031 | 1,621 | $117,891 |
| Industrial Engineers 17-2112 | 1,538 | $105,000 |
| Management Analysts 13-1111 | 1,458 | $119,142 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts 13-2051 | 1,403 | $133,931 |
| Electrical Engineers 17-2071 | 1,062 | $117,726 |
| Physical Therapists 29-1123 | 1,015 | $82,821 |