H-1B salaries in Appleton, WI
Based on 133 certified H-1B filings in the Appleton, WI metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$94,266
Middle 50%$80.1k–$118.7k
vs. national median−23%comparison median $122,699
Filings133FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $65,154 |
| 25th | $80,060 |
| 50th (median) | $94,266 |
| 75th | $118,685 |
| 90th | $177,437 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $84,427 | $74,402 | $108,554 | 93 |
| FY2021 | $84,074 | $74,302 | $99,644 | 66 |
| FY2022 | $90,667 | $75,000 | $110,000 | 85 |
| FY2023 | $91,211 | $76,959 | $104,000 | 64 |
| FY2024 | $86,258 | $75,000 | $113,633 | 85 |
| FY2025 | $87,871 | $77,050 | $103,371 | 86 |
| FY2026 | $101,483 | $85,279 | $129,427 | 47 |
Cost of living
Appleton's median H-1B salary of $94,266 is worth about $102,000 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$986Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Appleton, WI MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,256Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Appleton, WI MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)92.4Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$102,000Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesWI: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $94,266 | 16 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $95,000 | 13 |