IBM H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — IBM sponsors H-1B workers. Across 3,162 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $128,939. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
IBM filed 3,162 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 40 states between Oct 2024 and Jun 2026. The median offered base wage was $128,939.
- Median offered wage
- $128,939
- Certified filings
- 3,162
- Work locations
- 40 states
- Distinct roles
- 769
Most-filed roles at IBM
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Application Developer | 548 | $109,429 |
| Package Consultant | 185 | $116,626 |
| Application Architect | 161 | $135,348 |
| Software Developer | 138 | $183,360 |
| Project Manager | 88 | $115,919 |
| Software Engineer | 77 | $102,003 |
| Data Engineer | 75 | $120,869 |
| Package Specialist | 69 | $108,722 |
| Application Consultant | 45 | $127,234 |
| Quality Engineer | 44 | $99,310 |
| Technical Consultant | 42 | $109,429 |
| Technical Lead | 41 | $109,429 |
Wage-level distribution
DOL prevailing-wage levels reflect the seniority the employer certified, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent).
| Level | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level II — qualified | 994 | $122,517 |
| Level III — experienced | 1,306 | $113,651 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 862 | $178,558 |
Where IBM hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 570 | $132,850 |
| California | 340 | $173,000 |
| New York | 311 | $176,179 |
| New Jersey | 300 | $128,939 |
| North Carolina | 245 | $118,102 |
| Georgia | 211 | $109,429 |
| Illinois | 183 | $108,722 |
| Arizona | 131 | $104,460 |
| Massachusetts | 128 | $154,502 |
| Pennsylvania | 113 | $106,974 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Analyst | Phoenix, Arizona | $88,483 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Hardware Developer | Albany, New York | $159,741 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Technical Support Professional | San Jose, California | $206,070 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Data Engineer | Newark, Delaware | $141,440 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Package Consultant | Dallas, Texas | $179,303 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| ServiceNow Solution Architect | Durham, North Carolina | $129,979 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Service Practice Manager/Delivery Consultant | Denver, Colorado | $225,000 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Performance Test Lead | El Segundo, California | $132,912 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Package Consultant | Conshohocken, Pennsylvania | $109,845 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Application Architect | Brookhaven, Georgia | $175,849 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Package Consultant | Spring, Texas | $138,237 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Research Scientist | Yorktown Heights, New York | $203,910 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Managing Consultant (Package Consultant) | Houston, Texas | $149,730 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Test Manager (Quality Engineer) | Tallahassee, Florida | $151,665 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Application Developer | Brookhaven, Georgia | $152,131 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Application Developer | New York, New York | $161,094 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Application Developer | Mason, Ohio | $143,665 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Application Architect | Overland Park, Kansas | $154,893 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Application Developer | Brookhaven, Georgia | $152,131 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| EPM Architect | Lisle, Illinois | $153,317 | IV | Jun 2026 |
Legal entities included: IBM Corporation; IBM Global Systems Inc; IBM GLOBAL SYSTEMS INC.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC certified Labor Condition Applications (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3), public disclosure data. Wages are employer-offered base pay and exclude bonuses, equity, and other compensation. Denied and withdrawn filings are excluded. Figures reflect filings decided Oct 2024–Jun 2026.
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For general educational purposes, not career or financial advice. Wages are employer-offered base pay from certified DOL LCA records and may differ from total compensation.