Prevailing Wage in Virginia
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 16,524 certified filings in Virginia
$119,036Median Prevailing Wage
$123,900Avg. Actual Salary
+13%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
16,524Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Virginia is $119,036 across 16,524 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 13% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Virginia
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 3,950 | $81,120 |
| Level II | 7,329 | $107,890 |
| Level III | 2,545 | $130,416 |
| Level IV | 1,773 | $156,229 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in Virginia: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | 935 | $110,671 | $112,596 |
| Software Engineer | 639 | $109,624 | $113,726 |
| Data Engineer | 203 | $101,757 | $104,727 |
| Computer Programmer | 191 | $93,056 | $94,177 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 184 | $130,015 | $140,201 |
| Assistant Professor | 176 | $68,444 | $111,478 |
| Software Development Engineer II | 173 | $124,551 | $153,346 |
| Senior Data Analyst | 150 | $103,903 | $107,150 |
| Java Developer | 146 | $103,040 | $111,241 |
| DATA ANALYST | 145 | $87,779 | $91,810 |
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