H-1B salaries in Amherst, MA
Based on 192 certified H-1B filings in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$85,250
Middle 50%$70k–$115k
vs. national median−31%comparison median $122,699
Filings192FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $62,497 |
| 25th | $70,000 |
| 50th (median) | $85,250 |
| 75th | $115,000 |
| 90th | $147,908 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $78,000 | $61,901 | $108,750 | 74 |
| FY2021 | $80,250 | $64,823 | $95,807 | 74 |
| FY2022 | $85,000 | $69,830 | $109,550 | 91 |
| FY2023 | $90,000 | $66,685 | $118,577 | 75 |
| FY2024 | $85,000 | $64,356 | $96,000 | 66 |
| FY2025 | $86,000 | $70,000 | $120,000 | 97 |
| FY2026 | $83,200 | $70,000 | $109,500 | 95 |
Cost of living
Amherst's median H-1B salary of $85,250 is worth about $85,000 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,593Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Amherst Town-Northampton, MA MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$2,034Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Amherst Town-Northampton, MA MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)100.2Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$85,000Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesMA: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Professor | $129,000 | 12 |
| Software Engineer | $117,543 | 11 |
| Business Professor | $157,762 | 10 |
| Engineering Professor | $109,500 | 10 |