Netflix H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — Netflix sponsors H-1B workers. Across 661 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $226,158. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Netflix filed 661 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 12 states between Oct 2024 and Jun 2026. The median offered base wage was $226,158.
- Median offered wage
- $226,158
- Certified filings
- 661
- Work locations
- 12 states
- Distinct roles
- 146
Most-filed roles at Netflix
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 299 | $226,158 |
| Data Engineer | 31 | $264,514 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | 27 | $226,158 |
| Analytics Engineer | 23 | $275,850 |
| Data Scientist | 19 | $211,536 |
| Software Engineer | 18 | $226,158 |
| Research Scientist | 17 | $237,786 |
| Engineering Manager | 11 | $388,918 |
| Machine Learning Scientist | 10 | $260,968 |
| Ui Engineer | 9 | $264,514 |
| Senior Product Designer | 8 | $217,610 |
| Security Engineer | 7 | $201,323 |
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 | 70 | $149,365 |
| Level II — qualified | 47 | $187,741 |
| Level III — experienced | 20 | $226,138 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 524 | $226,158 |
Where Netflix hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 551 | $226,158 |
| Washington | 50 | $226,158 |
| New York | 37 | $210,704 |
| Texas | 9 | $201,323 |
| Virginia | 3 | $175,427 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $189,592 |
| Florida | 2 | $195,853 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $167,534 |
| Colorado | 1 | $264,514 |
| Illinois | 1 | $130,541 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | Everett, Washington | $212,202 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Software Engineer | Bothell, Washington | $264,514 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Software Engineer | Los Gatos, California | $226,138 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Software Engineer | Los Angeles, California | $157,123 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Analytics Engineer - Member | Los Gatos, California | $275,850 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Creative Technology Researcher | Los Angeles, California | $110,011 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Research Scientist | Seattle, Washington | $178,006 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Data Scientist | Los Gatos, California | $275,850 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Software Engineer | Los Gatos, California | $264,514 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Technology Auditor | Los Gatos, California | $201,053 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Technical Program Manager | Los Angeles, California | $145,246 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Product Manager | Los Gatos, California | $223,142 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Data Engineering Manager | Los Gatos, California | $388,918 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Product Manager, Commerce Platform | Los Gatos, California | $223,142 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Broadcast Operations Engineer | Los Angeles, California | $145,246 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Machine Learning Science | Los Gatos, California | $237,786 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Software Engineer | Los Gatos, California | $187,741 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Software Engineer | Los Angeles, California | $184,558 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Product Manager, Ads | New York, New York | $210,704 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | Los Gatos, California | $187,741 | II | Jun 2026 |
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.