The New York Times H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — The New York Times sponsors H-1B workers. Across 64 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $159,894. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
The New York Times filed 64 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 9 states between Oct 2024 and Jun 2026. The median offered base wage was $159,894.
- Median offered wage
- $159,894
- Certified filings
- 64
- Work locations
- 9 states
- Distinct roles
- 46
Most-filed roles at The New York Times
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | 12 | $164,080 |
| Staff Software Engineer | 2 | $188,040 |
| Data Engineer | 2 | $135,000 |
| Engineering Manager | 2 | $188,498 |
| Graphics/Multimedia Editor | 2 | $174,423 |
| Senior Technical Product Manager | 2 | $172,821 |
| Lead Product Designer | 2 | $164,090 |
| Photo Staff Editor, International | 2 | $125,582 |
| Senior Product Manager, Games | 1 | $165,000 |
| Senior Program Manager | 1 | $164,800 |
| Senior Qa Engineer, Games | 1 | $137,586 |
| Senior Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure | 1 | $150,000 |
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 | $125,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 11 | $156,411 |
| Level III — experienced | 12 | $160,166 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 8 | $175,691 |
Where The New York Times hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 53 | $158,659 |
| Washington | 2 | $161,335 |
| California | 2 | $169,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $144,362 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $166,824 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $237,835 |
| Texas | 1 | $156,411 |
| Virginia | 1 | $173,993 |
| Colorado | 1 | $120,000 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer | New York, New York | $125,000 | I | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Machine-learning Engineer, A.I. Initiatives | New York, New York | $160,192 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure | New York, New York | $150,000 | — | May 2026 |
| Photo Staff Editor, International | New York, New York | $125,582 | — | May 2026 |
| Data Engineer II | Austin, Texas | $156,411 | II | May 2026 |
| Director of Sustainability Reporting and Analytics | New York, New York | $200,000 | IV | May 2026 |
| Lead Product Designer | Long Island City, New York | $157,456 | IV | May 2026 |
| Engineering Manager | New York, New York | $190,421 | II | May 2026 |
| Product Designer | Denver, Colorado | $120,000 | — | Apr 2026 |
| Program Manager | New York, New York | $150,449 | II | Apr 2026 |
| Special Projects Editor – Graphics | New York, New York | $170,970 | IV | Apr 2026 |
| Photo Staff Editor, International | New York, New York | $125,582 | — | Apr 2026 |
| Associate Product Designer | New York, New York | $96,408 | — | Apr 2026 |
| Manager, Business and Product Communications | New York, New York | $87,762 | II | Apr 2026 |
| Senior Software Engineer, AI Platforms | New York, New York | $168,340 | — | Mar 2026 |
| Data Engineer | New York, New York | $145,000 | III | Feb 2026 |
| Lead Product Designer | New York, New York | $170,725 | — | Jan 2026 |
| Senior Data Analyst | New York, New York | $135,000 | II | Jan 2026 |
| Strategy Director | New york, New York | $150,800 | IV | Nov 2025 |
| Senior Software Engineer | New York, New York | $168,909 | — | Nov 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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