H1B High Salary Jobs 2026, $150K+ Sponsored Roles
- Level IV wage ($150K+): 61% lottery selection rate
- Level III wage ($120K–150K): 45% selection rate
- Level I wage (<$80K): only 15% selection rate
H1B jobs at the Level III–IV prevailing wage pay $150,000+ and improve H1B lottery selection odds under the wage-weighted system. All listings are from verified H1B sponsors with active DOL LCA filings.
High-Salary H1B Roles, Prevailing Wage Data
| Role | Median H1B Salary | Wage Level | Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Learning Engineer | $185,000 | Level IV | 61% |
| Cloud Architect | $195,000 | Level IV | 61% |
| Senior Product Manager | $175,000 | Level IV | 61% |
| Software Engineer (L5+) | $160,000 | Level III–IV | 45–61% |
| Financial Analyst (Sr.) | $155,000 | Level III | 45% |
Source: H1BVisaJobs.com LCA employer database (500K+ cases). Lottery rates per USCIS FY2025 wage-weighted lottery data.
$150K+ H1B Jobs Hiring Now
Staff CIAM Software Engineer
Affirm · Remote US
Strategic Partner Development, Data & Product Partnerships – Beneficial Deployments
Anthropic · San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY
Strategic Partner Development, Product Partnerships – Semiconductors
Anthropic · New York City, NY; San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY
Staff Engineer - Customer Onboarding
Adyen · Chicago
Staff Engineer - Financial Products
Adyen · San Francisco
Staff Engineer - Financial Products
Adyen · Chicago
Staff Engineer - Intelligent Customer Experiences
Adyen · San Francisco
Staff Engineer - Customer Interfaces
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Engineering Manager, Customer Interfaces
Adyen · San Francisco
Account Executive, Startups (Scaled Grower)
Stripe · San Francisco
Senior Recruiter, Early Career & Emerging Talent
Airbnb · United States
Territory Account Executive - Central
Elastic · United States
Legal Ops Associate, OC Management
Coinbase · Remote - USA
Customer Programs Manager, Co-Marketing & Measurement
Anthropic · San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY
Head of Community, Enterprise Marketing
Anthropic · San Francisco, CA | New York City, NY
H1B High-Salary FAQ
Does H1B salary affect lottery selection chances?
Yes. The FY2025 H1B wage-weighted lottery gives Level IV wage earners (~$150K+) a 61% selection rate vs 15% for Level I. Filing at the highest prevailing wage level significantly improves your lottery odds.
What is the average H1B salary for high-paying jobs?
H1B high-salary jobs (Level III–IV prevailing wage) average $165K–$220K in tech. Machine learning engineers ($180K median), software architects ($190K), and senior product managers ($175K) lead the field per DOL LCA data.
Which companies pay H1B workers the most?
Top H1B salary payers include Google ($220K+ median), Meta ($215K+), Apple ($205K+), Microsoft ($195K+), and Amazon ($185K+). Total compensation including equity and bonuses is typically 30–50% higher than base salary.