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The median H1B Data Engineer salary is $122,003/year based on 43,466 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Typical salaries range from $99,029 (25th percentile) to $150,000 (75th percentile).
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Salary | $122,003/yr |
| Average Salary | $128,144/yr |
| 25th–75th Percentile | $99,029 – $150,000 |
| Full Range | $45,032 – $986,400 |
| Total DOL LCA Filings | 43,466 |
| Typical Wage Level | Level III |
| H1B Lottery Odds (at median) | 45% |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor H-1B LCA Disclosure Data, 2026. Lottery odds per USCIS wage-weighted lottery data.
DOL Wage Level IV roles (top 25th percentile) carry a 61% H1B lottery selection rate. Filing at the highest applicable wage level dramatically improves your odds.
| Employer | LCA Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 2,544 | $145,883 |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | 672 | $134,788 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 568 | $201,046 |
| Caremark LLC | 549 | $138,324 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | 540 | $185,024 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 441 | $165,867 |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 407 | $142,243 |
| Aetna Resources LLC | 355 | $136,391 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 334 | $169,745 |
| Visa Technology & Operations LLC | 326 | $145,532 |
| IBM Corporation | 325 | $105,833 |
| Tiger Analytics, Inc. | 292 | $152,589 |
| State | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5,932 | $161,782 |
| WA | 3,998 | $148,743 |
| NY | 1,829 | $147,331 |
| OR | 418 | $133,529 |
| MA | 1,250 | $130,491 |
| CT | 613 | $125,995 |
| NJ | 2,046 | $124,260 |
| NC | 2,323 | $121,835 |
| VA | 1,587 | $121,675 |
| CO | 323 | $121,050 |
The median H1B Data Engineer salary is $122,003/year based on 43,466 DOL-certified LCA filings. 25% of roles pay above $150,000, while 25% pay below $99,029.
Most H1B Data Engineer positions are filed at Wage Level III. In the wage-weighted H1B lottery, this level carries approximately 45% selection odds. Filing at Level IV ($150K+) gives you the best odds at 61%.
Amazon.com Services LLC, WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC., Meta Platforms, Inc are among the highest payers for H1B Data Engineer roles, typically filing at Level III–IV prevailing wages.
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