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TikTok H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — TikTok sponsors H-1B workers. Across 1,036 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $197,340. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Certified H-1B filings
TikTok filed 1,036 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 5 states between Oct 2024 and Mar 2026. The median offered base wage was $197,340.
- Median offered wage
- $197,340
- Certified filings
- 1,036
- Work locations
- 5 states
- Distinct roles
- 327
Most-filed roles at TikTok
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 171 | $198,000 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | 99 | $201,000 |
| Product Manager | 48 | $214,050 |
| Data Scientist | 42 | $196,000 |
| Backend Software Engineer | 42 | $225,500 |
| Data Engineer | 41 | $182,000 |
| Software Development Engineer In Test | 22 | $129,792 |
| Marketing Manager | 15 | $230,000 |
| Machine Learning Scientist | 12 | $286,250 |
| Research Scientist | 12 | $208,320 |
| Product Designer | 11 | $155,000 |
| Backend Software Engineer Trust And Safety | 10 | $225,750 |
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 | 127 | $141,120 |
| Level II — qualified | 363 | $180,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 269 | $230,400 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 228 | $276,310 |
Where TikTok hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 715 | $210,000 |
| Washington | 292 | $178,000 |
| New York | 26 | $147,763 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $162,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $280,000 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer , E-Commerce | Bellevue, Washington | $144,000 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Senior Machine Learning Engineer - TikTok Search Algorithm | San Jose, California | $300,000 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Software Engineer, Recommendation Infrastructure | San Jose, California | $290,000 | IV | Mar 2026 |
| Tech Lead, Machine Learning Engineering | San Jose, California | $280,000 | II | Mar 2026 |
| Software Engineer (Backend/Fullstack) - Trust and Safety | Bellevue, Washington | $200,000 | III | Mar 2026 |
| Software Engineer, Recommendation Infrastructure | San Jose, California | $301,120 | IV | Mar 2026 |
| Data Engineer, E-Commerce | Bellevue, Washington | $188,500 | IV | Feb 2026 |
| Senior Machine Learning Engineer, TikTok Recommendation | San Jose, California | $263,500 | III | Feb 2026 |
| Senior Backend Software Engineer | Bellevue, Washington | $237,000 | IV | Feb 2026 |
| TikTok Shop - Data Scientist - US Logistics | Bellevue, Washington | $170,000 | III | Feb 2026 |
| Product Manager - Ecosystem Gov. & Strategy (TikTok Live) | San Jose, California | $237,000 | IV | Feb 2026 |
| TikTok Shop - Campaign Program Manager | Bellevue, Washington | $115,000 | III | Feb 2026 |
| Research Scientist | San Jose, California | $240,000 | III | Feb 2026 |
| Software Engineer - Model Infrastructure, TikTok Feeds | San Jose, California | $156,000 | I | Jan 2026 |
| Sr/Staff Big Data Storage & Computing Engr, Recc Data Ecosy | Bellevue, Washington | $314,000 | IV | Jan 2026 |
| TikTok Shop - Data Scientist - Post Purchase Experience | Bellevue, Washington | $204,000 | IV | Jan 2026 |
| Software Engineer, TikTok Effects | San Jose, California | $156,640 | I | Jan 2026 |
| Technical Program Manager | San Jose, California | $185,000 | III | Jan 2026 |
| Senior Backend Software Engineer - Trust and Safety | San Jose, California | $237,000 | III | Jan 2026 |
| Senior Mobile Software Engineer, iOS Performance | San Jose, California | $322,728 | IV | Jan 2026 |
| Senior Product Manager (Recommend Strategy) - TikTok LIVE | San Jose, California | $302,000 | III | Jan 2026 |
| TikTok Shop - Seller Growth Manager | Bellevue, Washington | $135,000 | III | Jan 2026 |
| Product Manager | San Jose, California | $215,760 | I | Jan 2026 |
| Backend Software Engineer | Bellevue, Washington | $220,720 | IV | Jan 2026 |
| Product Manager, Search Growth | San Jose, California | $272,884 | II | Jan 2026 |
| Category Manager | Culver City, California | $105,000 | II | Jan 2026 |
| Backend Software Engineer - Trust and Safety | Bellevue, Washington | $206,480 | III | Jan 2026 |
| Sr. Product Manager (Content Mod/Insp) - TT Safety Product | San Jose, California | $210,000 | IV | Jan 2026 |
| TikTok Shop - Special Projects Manager | Culver City, California | $142,000 | III | Jan 2026 |
| Seller LIVE Operations Manager | New York, New York | $105,500 | III | Jan 2026 |
| Sr/Staff Big Data Storage Comp. Engr, Rec Data Ecosys | Bellevue, Washington | $318,000 | IV | Jan 2026 |
| Software Engineer | San Jose, California | $305,029 | IV | Dec 2025 |
| Data Engineer-Privacy and Data Protection Office | San Jose, California | $260,000 | III | Dec 2025 |
| Senior Data Scientist | San Jose, California | $255,100 | III | Dec 2025 |
| Backend Software Eng. - Traffic Matrix, TikTok User Growth | San Jose, California | $222,500 | II | Dec 2025 |
| Creator Network Growth Manager, TikTok Live | Culver City, California | $145,000 | III | Dec 2025 |
| Integrated Risk,Controls & Compliance Assurance Specialist | San Jose, California | $194,696 | II | Dec 2025 |
| TikTok Shop - Special Projects Manager | Culver City, California | $120,000 | II | Dec 2025 |
| TikTok Shop - UX Researcher | Bellevue, Washington | $195,000 | IV | Dec 2025 |
| Interactive Engineer | San Jose, California | $243,678 | III | Dec 2025 |
| Senior Key Account Manager (Travel) - TT Local Svcs | Bellevue, Washington | $177,778 | II | Dec 2025 |
| Machine Learning Manager | San Jose, California | $324,989 | II | Dec 2025 |
| TIkTok Live Trust and Reputation Manager | Culver City, California | $193,200 | II | Dec 2025 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | San Jose, California | $340,000 | IV | Dec 2025 |
| Senior Data Scientist | Bellevue, Washington | $250,000 | III | Dec 2025 |
| Software Engineer - TikTok Mobile Reliability, Android | San Jose, California | $252,000 | III | Dec 2025 |
| Software Engineer | San Jose, California | $194,400 | II | Dec 2025 |
| TikTok Shop - Collection by TikTok Solutions Manager | Fontana, California | $185,000 | IV | Dec 2025 |
| TikTok Shop - Sr. Analytics & Strategy Associate, Logistics | Bellevue, Washington | $190,000 | IV | Dec 2025 |
| TikTok Shop - 3PL Data Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics | Fontana, California | $185,000 | IV | 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–Mar 2026.
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