Mathematicians H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 15-2021 · common titles: Research Scientist, Quantitative Researcher, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Senior Quantitative Research Scientist
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for mathematicians is $127,920 in FY2026 so far, across 160 certified filings. The middle half earn $95,638 – $178,500, and pay is up 15% since FY2024.
Median
$127,920
FY2026 so far
Filings
160
0.0% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$255,352+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+15%
$111,100 → $127,920
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 43 | $170,000 |
| California | 25 | $170,000 |
| North Carolina | 25 | $119,000 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | 32 | $139,000 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 16 | $258,524 |
| MPG Operations LLC | 5 | $97,698 |
| Triad National Security, LLC | 5 | $147,000 |
| HRT Research LLC | 3 | $200,000 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | 3 | $73,800 |
| Louisiana State University and A&M College | 3 | $55,000 |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 3 | $220,000 |
| Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | 3 | $168,000 |
| Asana, Inc. | 2 | $155,000 |
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Mathematicians H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for mathematicians?
The median is $127,920 across 160 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $95,638 to $178,500, and the top 10% earn $255,352 or more.
Which state pays H-1B mathematicians the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, New York has the highest median at $170,000 (43 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B mathematicians?
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., with 32 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $139,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.