H-1B salaries in Auburn, AL
Based on 241 certified H-1B filings in the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$78,820
Middle 50%$64.9k–$101.5k
vs. national median−36%comparison median $122,699
Filings241FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,000 |
| 25th | $64,854 |
| 50th (median) | $78,820 |
| 75th | $101,500 |
| 90th | $118,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $66,061 | $53,000 | $82,500 | 81 |
| FY2021 | $77,480 | $64,360 | $90,000 | 100 |
| FY2022 | $77,455 | $57,388 | $90,000 | 106 |
| FY2023 | $71,363 | $58,000 | $89,605 | 98 |
| FY2024 | $75,000 | $60,000 | $93,855 | 134 |
| FY2025 | $80,000 | $65,000 | $105,000 | 158 |
| FY2026 | $76,814 | $63,075 | $96,590 | 83 |
Cost of living
Auburn's median H-1B salary of $78,820 is worth about $89,600 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,167Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Auburn-Opelika, AL HUD Metro FMR Area).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,277Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Auburn-Opelika, AL HUD Metro FMR Area).
Price level (U.S. = 100)87.9Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$89,600Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesAL: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $98,000 | 25 |
| Engineering Professor | $80,410 | 22 |
| Mathematics Professor | $89,505 | 14 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $80,226 | 14 |