H-1B Salaries in District of Columbia

2,883 filings across 6 cities

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary in District of Columbia is $130,969 — 8% above the national median of $121,514.

Section 1
$130,969
Average
2,883
Filings
6
Cities
$65,484–$261,938
Range

Top Cities in District of Columbia

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Washington $125,428 2,649
Washington Dc $128,871 99
Washington, Dc $129,819 48
Washington D.c. $136,958 40
Washington, D.c. $129,380 34
District Of Columbia $135,358 13
Section 2

Top Employers in District of Columbia

Top Roles in District of Columbia

Job TitleAvg. SalaryFilings
Software Developer $125,569 81
Elementary Teacher $65,031 65
Associate $164,016 64
Software Engineer $131,849 53
Secondary Teacher $65,000 48
Senior Associate $148,215 41
Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $137,271 34
Assistant Professor $133,719 25
Manager $171,370 25
Data Scientist $113,698 20
Section 3

See also: prevailing wage in District of Columbia — H-1B wage levels and the DOL wage floor vs actual salaries.