H-1B Salaries in Wisconsin
3,891 filings across 54 cities
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary in Wisconsin is $115,878 — 5% below the national median of $121,514.
Section 1
$115,878
Average
3,891
Filings
54
Cities
$57,939–$231,756
Range
Top Cities in Wisconsin
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $120,635 | 944 |
| Madison | $107,453 | 917 |
| Waukesha | $120,227 | 229 |
| Brookfield | $111,815 | 199 |
| Middleton | $96,762 | 95 |
| Franklin | $110,765 | 94 |
| Pleasant Prairie | $121,455 | 85 |
| Appleton | $146,159 | 84 |
| Green Bay | $132,376 | 78 |
| Wauwatosa | $101,511 | 64 |
| Marshfield | $189,324 | 60 |
| Menomonee Falls | $121,541 | 60 |
| La Crosse | $157,498 | 48 |
| Sun Prairie | $118,316 | 45 |
| New Berlin | $106,809 | 43 |
Section 2
Top Employers in Wisconsin
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin System | $94,976 | 235 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. | $229,345 | 140 |
| LTIMindtree Limited | $91,125 | 102 |
| INFOSYS LIMITED | $79,224 | 100 |
| Milwaukee Board of School Directors | $54,175 | 99 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | $85,480 | 90 |
| American Family Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. | $140,575 | 85 |
| Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company | $136,848 | 85 |
| Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation | $114,356 | 70 |
| Marshfield Clinic | $201,452 | 63 |
Top Roles in Wisconsin
| Job Title | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | $112,650 | 218 |
| Software Developer | $99,287 | 114 |
| Software Engineer | $103,758 | 109 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $132,509 | 50 |
| Scientist I | $62,606 | 48 |
| Research Associate-Postdegree Trainee | $63,218 | 38 |
| Architect | $70,428 | 26 |
| Senior Engineer | $130,755 | 26 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst And Tester | $88,493 | 19 |
| Technology Consultant 2 | $68,451 | 19 |
Other States
Section 3
See also: prevailing wage in Wisconsin — H-1B wage levels and the DOL wage floor vs actual salaries.