Topic overview
In brief
- Seven employers reported median H-1B salaries at least 50% higher than the national median.
- The University of Pittsburgh Physicians had the highest median salary at $255,725.
- The findings highlight the ongoing debate about the H-1B visa program's impact on American workers.
Summary
In the United States, an analysis of Department of Labor data revealed that seven employers sponsoring H-1B visa workers reported median salaries at least 50 percent higher than the national median for H-1B employees. This analysis, conducted by H1BScope, found that these employers reported median H-1B salaries of at least $198,000, while the national median salary for H-1B employees stood at $130,707. The national H-1B median salary is more than double the overall U.S. median salary of $59,228, highlighting the significant wage disparity for skilled foreign workers in the country.
The University of Pittsburgh Physicians led the list with a staggering median H-1B salary of $255,725, nearly double the national median. Other notable employers included Roblox, Citadel Securities Americas Services, and Netflix, all of which reported median H-1B salaries above the $198,000 threshold. This trend comes amid ongoing discussions about the H-1B visa program, particularly as the Trump administration has sought to tighten restrictions on legal immigration pathways, including the H-1B visa program.