Microsoft H-1B LCA Salaries

1,338 certified filings · FY2026

Median Salary

$180,710

+$4,290 YoY

Salary Range (P25–P75)

$163,240 $200,000

Total Filings

1,338

Top Roles

# Role Median Salary Filings
1 Software Developers $180,710 822
2 Data Scientists $176,570 86
3 Information Technology Project Managers $192,697 85
4 Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $160,570 65
5 Sales Engineers $182,000 42

Top States

# State Filings
1 Washington 915
2 California 181
3 Texas 68
4 North Carolina 30
5 Georgia 26

Wage Level Distribution

Level I 3.2%
Level II 33.1%
Level III 48.6%
Level IV 15.0%

Salary Distribution

<$50K
0
$50–75K
0
$75–100K
2
$100–125K
18
$125–150K
114
$150–175K
412
$175–200K
454
$200–225K
221
$225–250K
79
$250K+
38