Search Marketing Strategists H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 13-1161 · common titles: Marketing Manager, Search Marketing Strategist, Account Manager, Digital Marketing Strategist
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for search marketing strategists is $101,389 in FY2026 so far, across 205 certified filings. The middle half earn $77,400 – $146,000, and pay is up 22% since FY2024.
Median
$101,389
FY2026 so far
Filings
205
0.1% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$175,000+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+22%
$83,000 → $101,389
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 |
|---|---|---|
| California | 62 | $100,000 |
| New York | 53 | $130,696 |
| Texas | 16 | $79,572 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $102,600 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Google LLC | 40 | $163,100 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 8 | $158,892 |
| Online Marketing Group, Inc. | 6 | $82,139 |
| GroupM Worldwide, LLC | 4 | $185,348 |
| TT Commerce & Global Services LLC | 4 | $125,000 |
| Narrative Ads | 4 | $69,000 |
| AviaGames, Inc. | 3 | $90,000 |
| Artemis Ads LLC | 2 | $62,993 |
| People Center, Inc. | 2 | $164,000 |
| 1stdibs.com, INC. | 2 | $207,000 |
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Search Marketing Strategists H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for search marketing strategists?
The median is $101,389 across 205 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $77,400 to $146,000, and the top 10% earn $175,000 or more.
Which state pays H-1B search marketing strategists the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, New York has the highest median at $130,696 (53 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B search marketing strategists?
Google LLC, with 40 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $163,100.
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.