10 Highest-Paying H-1B Jobs
The highest-paying H-1B jobs are led by Dentistry, Physicians & Surgeons, and AI & Machine Learning, the three H-1B role categories with the highest median listed salaries. On Migrate Mate, Dentistry pays the most, with a median listed salary of $300,000 as of October 28, 2026. These figures reflect the median salary listed by sponsoring employers across open H-1B roles, set by each employer independently, and are not a guarantee of pay.
Which H-1B jobs pay the most?
Ranked by the median salary listed across live H-1B jobs on Migrate Mate, updated October 28, 2026
How these salaries are calculated
Each role is ranked by the median salary listed across live H-1B jobs on Migrate Mate, not by any single top-paying listing. Using the median means one unusually high or mis-stated posting cannot distort the order, so the figures reflect what a typical role in each category actually pays. Salaries come from employer listings and update as the data refreshes. Exact pay is always set by the employer and shown on each listing.
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Dentistry
Highest paid$300,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$215,000 – $375,000Listings analyzed706From live H-1B salaries on Migrate MateDentistry is the highest-paying H-1B role on this list, with a median listed salary of $300,000 across 706 H-1B listings on Migrate Mate.
Open Dentistry roles825 openSee all 825+ H-1B dentistry jobsApplyProsthodontistAuburn, Massachusetts · On-site · $300,000/yr - $400,000/yrApplyPeriodontistWorcester, Massachusetts · On-site · $300,000/yr - $400,000/yrApplyClinical Dental DirectorBrighton, Massachusetts · On-site · $200,000/yr - $400,000/yr - 02
Physicians & Surgeons
$250,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$126,000 – $329,000Listings analyzed483From live H-1B salaries on Migrate MatePhysicians & Surgeons has a median listed H-1B salary of $250,000, across 483 H-1B listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for physicians & surgeons nowOpen Physicians & Surgeons roles12,558 openSee all 12,558+ H-1B physicians & surgeons jobsApplyMedical Director, Hematology/OncologyMinneapolis, Minnesota · Remote · $248,500/yr - $373,000/yrApplyMedical Director, Clinical Development NeurologyBoston, Massachusetts · Hybrid · $249,827/yr - $374,740/yrApplyNeonatologistWashington, Washington DC · On-site · $200,000/yr - $600,000/yr - 03
AI & Machine Learning
$200,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$161,000 – $242,000Listings analyzed806From live H-1B salaries on Migrate MateAI & Machine Learning pays a median of $200,000, across 806 H-1B listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for ai & machine learning nowOpen AI & Machine Learning roles4,213 openSee all 4,213+ H-1B ai & machine learning jobsApplyAI & Machine Learning Engineering ConsultantNew York, New York · Hybrid · $128,400/yr - $200,600/yrApplyPrincipal Applied ScientistBoston, Massachusetts · On-site · $198,900/yr - $269,000/yrApplyLead AI/ML EngineerEden Prairie, Minnesota · Hybrid · $145,500/yr - $249,500/yr Unlock every H-1B job in these roles
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Robotics Engineering
$197,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$153,000 – $218,000Listings analyzed284From live H-1B salaries on Migrate MateThe median listed H-1B salary for robotics engineering is $197,000, across 284 H-1B listings on Migrate Mate.
Open Robotics Engineering roles416 openSee all 416+ H-1B robotics engineering jobsApplyStaff AI Perception EngineerSan Francisco Bay Area · On-site · $180,000/yr - $280,000/yrApplyFull-Stack Robotics & AI EngineerCalifornia · On-site · $180,000/yr - $280,000/yrApplyMechatronics EngineerCalifornia · On-site · $180,000/yr - $280,000/yr - 05
Solutions Architecture
$180,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$148,000 – $215,000Listings analyzed705From live H-1B salaries on Migrate MateSolutions Architecture shows a median listed salary of $180,000 across 705 H-1B listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for solutions architecture nowOpen Solutions Architecture roles2,319 openSee all 2,319+ H-1B solutions architecture jobsApplyAI & Machine Learning Engineering ConsultantNew York, New York · Hybrid · $125,500/yr - $261,600/yrApplySOLUTION ARCHITECT L2San Jose, California · On-site · $120,000/yr - $220,000/yrApplySenior Enterprise ArchitectWichita, Kansas · On-site · $121,900/yr - $186,900/yr - 06
Product Management
$180,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$145,000 – $216,000Listings analyzed781From live H-1B salaries on Migrate MateProduct Management has a median listed H-1B salary of $180,000, across 781 H-1B listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for product management nowOpen Product Management roles6,191 openSee all 6,191+ H-1B product management jobsApplyDirector, POP DeploymentRemote · Remote · $115,940/yr - $180,070/yrApplyProduct ManagerFranklin, Tennessee · On-site · $100,000/yr - $200,000/yrApplyPrincipal Product ManagerSeaTac, Washington · On-site · $141,250/yr - $211,900/yr - 07
Software Engineering
$179,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$121,000 – $225,000Listings analyzed728From live H-1B salaries on Migrate MateSoftware Engineering pays a median of $179,000, across 728 H-1B listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for software engineering nowOpen Software Engineering roles17,495 openSee all 17,495+ H-1B software engineering jobsApplySenior Software EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-site · $152,000/yr - $287,500/yrApplySenior System Software EngineerUtah · Hybrid · $168,000/yr - $322,000/yrApplyForward Deployed EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-site · $116,000/yr - $230,000/yr See H-1B jobs across all 10 roles and thousands more
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Cloud & DevOps
$169,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$138,000 – $212,000Listings analyzed685From live H-1B salaries on Migrate MateThe median listed H-1B salary for cloud & devops is $169,000, across 685 H-1B listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for cloud & devops nowOpen Cloud & DevOps roles9,066 openSee all 9,066+ H-1B cloud & devops jobsApplySenior Software EngineerSanta Clara, California · On-site · $152,000/yr - $287,500/yrApplyRisk Consulting - Digital Risk (Cloud, AI, & Platforms) - ManagerSan Francisco, California · On-site · $144,900/yr - $290,100/yrApplyAI & Machine Learning Engineering ConsultantNew York, New York · Hybrid · $128,400/yr - $200,600/yr - 09
Technical Program Management
$165,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$120,000 – $218,000Listings analyzed645From live H-1B salaries on Migrate MateTechnical Program Management shows a median listed salary of $165,000 across 645 H-1B listings on Migrate Mate.
Hiring for technical program management nowOpen Technical Program Management roles14,778 openSee all 14,778+ H-1B technical program management jobsApplySOLUTION ARCHITECT L1Vancouver, Washington · On-site · $80,000/yr - $173,800/yrApplySolutions EngineerNew York, New York · On-site · $100,800/yr - $172,800/yrApplyQuality Assurance Testing ManagerNew York, New York · On-site · $103,900/yr - $224,700/yr - 10
Network Engineering
$160,000median listed salaryMost listings pay$116,000 – $195,000Listings analyzed441From live H-1B salaries on Migrate MateNetwork Engineering has a median listed H-1B salary of $160,000, across 441 H-1B listings on Migrate Mate.
Open Network Engineering roles733 openSee all 733+ H-1B network engineering jobsApplyIntermediate Network Systems AdministratorChippewa Falls, Wisconsin · On-site · $95,000/yr - $218,500/yrApplyDeputy-Chief Networking OfficerPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · On-site · $175,000/yrApplyNetwork Engineering, Sr. AssociateSunnyvale, California · On-site · $124,155/yr - $141,000/yr
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Find 350,000+ H-1B jobsHighest-Paying H-1B Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which H-1B jobs pay the most?
Dentistry pays the most, with a median listed salary of $300,000 across 706 H-1B listings, followed by Physicians & Surgeons ($250,000) and AI & Machine Learning ($200,000). The figures are the median of salaries listed on Migrate Mate for each role, updated July 2026.
Who qualifies for H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B eligibility requires a U.S. job offer in a specialty occupation, meaning the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. The petitioning employer files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor and an I-129 petition with USCIS. Because H-1B is subject to an annual cap, most new applicants must be selected in the lottery before a petition can be filed. H-1B allows dual intent, so holders may pursue a green card without jeopardizing their status.
Do these H-1B salaries include bonuses and equity?
No. Each figure is the base salary an employer listed on the job posting. Total compensation, including any bonus, equity, or overtime, is set per offer and usually sits on top of the listed base. Pay within a role also varies with seniority, specialization, and location, which is why the range around each median can be wide. Check the individual listing and confirm the full package with the employer.
How do I find a high-paying H-1B job?
The highest-paying H-1B roles concentrate in specialized technical and licensed professional fields where employers publish pay openly. Migrate Mate lists roles only from employers with a verified history of sponsoring work visas, so you can filter by role and see the salary each employer has listed. Focus on roles that match your background, since H-1B requires the role to match your credentials, and compare the listed salaries across employers before you apply.