H-1B Visa Analysis Shows Which Employers Pay More Than 50% National Average
Summary
An analysis of U.S. Department of Labor data found seven employers paying H-1B visa workers median salaries at least 50% higher than the national median for these workers. Top companies include University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Roblox, Citadel Securities, and Netflix, with many high-paying jobs concentrated in technology, finance, and health care sectors.Key Facts
- The median national salary for H-1B visa workers is $130,707, more than twice the overall U.S. median salary of $59,228.
- Seven employers pay median H-1B salaries of $198,000 or more, topping the national median by at least 50%.
- University of Pittsburgh Physicians leads with a median H-1B salary of $255,725.
- Other top payers include Roblox ($245,690), Citadel Securities ($235,000), and Netflix ($226,158).
- The data comes from the Department of Labor’s Labor Condition Applications and focuses on employers with at least 500 certified H-1B filings.
- Technology and finance companies dominate the high-paying H-1B employer list, including Meta, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Nvidia, Salesforce, and more.
- The H-1B visa allows U.S. firms to hire foreign professionals in specialized jobs requiring at least a bachelor’s degree or similar skills.
- The Trump administration has proposed changes to the H-1B program, such as a higher fee for some new visas and a salary-based selection system.
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