Computer Programmers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Computer Programmers is $90K/year, across 48,992 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Computer Programmers petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 5,088 | 10.4% | $75K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 36,792 | 75.3% | $87K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 5,356 | 11.0% | $108K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 1,634 | 3.3% | $131K | 4× |
Across 48,870 certified Computer Programmers filings with a reported DOL wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Computer Programmers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 5,724 | $82K |
| Mphasis Corporation | 4,594 | $115K |
| Hcl America Inc | 3,348 | $94K |
| Wipro Limited | 3,219 | $81K |
| Accenture LLP | 1,842 | $110K |
| Capgemini America Inc | 1,334 | $102K |
| IBM Corporation | 1,084 | $90K |
| Skilltune Technologies Inc | 959 | $94K |
Ranked by certified Computer Programmers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Computer Programmers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11,843 | $86K |
| California | 5,493 | $110K |
| New Jersey | 4,884 | $97K |
| Illinois | 2,826 | $85K |
| Georgia | 2,527 | $87K |
| North Carolina | 2,475 | $91K |
| Virginia | 1,869 | $94K |
| Ohio | 1,712 | $77K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Computer Programmers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Irving, TX | 2,110 | $86K |
| Plano, TX | 1,678 | $90K |
| Austin, TX | 1,353 | $84K |
| Atlanta, GA | 975 | $87K |
| Charlotte, NC | 970 | $93K |
| New York, NY | 859 | $101K |
Metros with the highest Computer Programmers H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 15-1251.00 — Computer Programmers — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.