Highest-Paying U.S. Visa Sponsorship Jobs
Physicians & Surgeons is the highest-paying visa-sponsored role on Migrate Mate, with a median listed salary of $320,000 on the TN listings. Migrate Mate ranks the top-paying roles for 10 U.S. work visas, from H-1B and E-3 to F-1 OPT, by the median salary listed across its live jobs. Pick a visa below to see its highest-paying roles, or read on for how the rankings work.
H-1B
Top-paying H-1B roles by median salary
- 1Dentistry$300,000
- 2Physicians & Surgeons$250,000
- 3AI & Machine Learning$200,000
Green Card
Top-paying Green Card roles by median salary
- 1Physicians & Surgeons$304,000
- 2Dentistry$300,000
- 3AI & Machine Learning$200,000
E-3
Top-paying E-3 roles by median salary
- 1Physicians & Surgeons$300,000
- 2AI & Machine Learning$214,000
- 3Software Engineering$213,000
H-1B1 Singapore
Top-paying H-1B1 Singapore roles by median salary
- 1AI & Machine Learning$214,000
- 2Technical Program Management$214,000
- 3Software Engineering$213,000
H-1B1 Chile
Top-paying H-1B1 Chile roles by median salary
- 1Physicians & Surgeons$290,000
- 2Technical Program Management$214,000
- 3Software Engineering$213,000
TN
Top-paying TN roles by median salary
- 1Physicians & Surgeons$320,000
- 2Dentistry$300,000
- 3Robotics Engineering$180,000
F-1 OPT
Top-paying F-1 OPT roles by median salary
- 1AI & Machine Learning$182,000
- 2Robotics Engineering$175,000
- 3Software Engineering$168,000
F-1 STEM OPT
Top-paying F-1 STEM OPT roles by median salary
- 1AI & Machine Learning$183,000
- 2Solutions Architecture$175,000
- 3Robotics Engineering$169,000
J-1
Top-paying J-1 roles by median salary
- 1AI & Machine Learning$78,000
- 2Software Engineering$70,000
- 3Data Science & Analytics$70,000
H-2B
Top-paying H-2B roles by median salary
- 1Hospitality & Guest Services$75,000
- 2Food Service$75,000
- 3Maintenance & Repair$69,000
Updated July 30, 2026
How these rankings are calculated
Each role is ranked by the median salary listed across live jobs on Migrate Mate for that visa, not by the single highest listing. Only listings that state a salary are included, which means the figures reflect employers who publish pay. Roles with too few listings to produce a reliable median are excluded, and figures refresh as listings update. CPT and H-2A are excluded: CPT roles are predominantly unpaid or stipend-based internships, and H-2A listings carry too few stated salaries to produce a reliable median.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa sponsorship jobs pay the most?
Licensed healthcare roles top the list. Dentistry and Physicians and surgeons show the highest median listed salaries across the professional visas, since both require advanced clinical training. Specialized technical roles follow, led by technical program management, AI and machine learning, and software engineering. The exact leader varies by visa, so compare each visa's ranking on Migrate Mate to see where it lands.
Do visa sponsorship jobs pay less than other jobs?
No. Most sponsored roles are specialty occupations that require a degree, and for visas like H-1B and E-3 the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and location. The salaries listed for sponsored jobs on Migrate Mate are competitive with comparable roles that do not offer sponsorship.
Which visa has the highest-paying jobs?
The visas that sponsor licensed clinicians and senior specialists, such as the green card, H-1B, E-3, and H-1B1 categories, show the highest median listed salaries, led by dentistry, physicians, and specialized technical roles. Student and seasonal visas like F-1 OPT and H-2B trend lower, reflecting earlier-career and seasonal work. Compare each visa's ranking on Migrate Mate to see its top-paying roles.
How often are the salary figures updated?
The medians are drawn from salaries listed on live Migrate Mate jobs and refresh as the underlying listings update, so they track current pay rather than historical filings. Exact pay is always set by the employer and shown on each individual listing.