MAXIMUS H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — MAXIMUS sponsors H-1B workers. Across 66 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $137,672. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
MAXIMUS filed 66 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 21 states between Oct 2024 and Jun 2026. The median offered base wage was $137,672.
- Median offered wage
- $137,672
- Certified filings
- 66
- Work locations
- 21 states
- Distinct roles
- 47
Most-filed roles at MAXIMUS
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Engineer - Software Engineering | 5 | $136,990 |
| Sr Engnr - Softwr Engnr | 4 | $130,629 |
| Lead Developer - Digital Software | 3 | $160,000 |
| Sr Manager - Softwr Engnr | 3 | $165,452 |
| It Lead Engineer - Software Engineer | 3 | $142,717 |
| It Lead Engnr - Cloud Ops | 3 | $148,765 |
| Engineer - Software Engineering | 2 | $122,010 |
| Sr Developer - Software | 2 | $132,631 |
| It Lead Engnr - Softwr Engnr | 2 | $152,798 |
| Senior Engineer - Software Quality Assurance | 2 | $126,959 |
| Senior Devops Engineer | 1 | $155,313 |
| Senior Engineer - Cloud Platform | 1 | $134,604 |
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 I — entry | 1 | $80,169 |
| Level II — qualified | 4 | $118,505 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 21 | $151,760 |
Where MAXIMUS hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $153,551 |
| Texas | 10 | $140,775 |
| New York | 7 | $133,497 |
| Virginia | 6 | $125,404 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $136,517 |
| Ohio | 4 | $132,705 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $121,307 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $155,313 |
| Georgia | 3 | $145,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $123,201 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Lead Engineer - Software Engineering | Georgetown, Texas | $156,832 | — | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Analyst - Data Analytics | Louisville, Kentucky | $113,987 | — | May 2026 |
| Financial Consultant & Cost Analyst | Tallahassee, Florida | $68,598 | II | May 2026 |
| IT Lead Engnr - Softwr Engnr | Krugerville, Texas | $158,096 | IV | May 2026 |
| Sr Developer - Software | North Ridgeville, Ohio | $137,649 | IV | May 2026 |
| Analyst - Operational Policies & Processes | Bothell, Washington | $80,169 | I | May 2026 |
| Sr Engnr - Softwr Engnr | Batavia, Ohio | $127,761 | — | May 2026 |
| Analyst – Reporting | Liberty Hill, Texas | $80,803 | — | May 2026 |
| Sr Platform Engineer - Cloud Platform | Prosper, Texas | $162,740 | IV | May 2026 |
| Senior Specialist - Digital Solutions | Brighton, Massachusetts | $107,772 | — | May 2026 |
| Engineer - Softwr Engnr | Bristow, Virginia | $106,658 | — | Apr 2026 |
| IT Principal Architect - Software Engineering | Bentonville, Arkansas | $163,901 | IV | Apr 2026 |
| CPUC Programs Data Operations Analyst | Atlanta, Georgia | $110,000 | — | Apr 2026 |
| Sr Manager - Softwr Engnr | Latham, New York | $179,389 | IV | Mar 2026 |
| Engineer – Software Engineering | Maple Grove, Minnesota | $116,905 | — | Feb 2026 |
| Senior Manager - Tech Project | Edison, New Jersey | $162,408 | IV | Feb 2026 |
| Lead Developer - Digital Software | Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania | $169,260 | IV | Jan 2026 |
| IT Lead Engineer - Cloud Ops | Rancho Cordova, California | $158,590 | II | Jan 2026 |
| Senior Engineer - Software Quality Assurance | Folsom, California | $130,738 | — | Jan 2026 |
| Developer - Software | Plainfield, Illinois | $111,798 | — | Dec 2025 |
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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