H-1B salaries in Bellingham, WA
Based on 145 certified H-1B filings in the Bellingham, WA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$121,095
Middle 50%$90k–$162.5k
vs. national median−1%comparison median $122,699
Filings145FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $65,566 |
| 25th | $90,000 |
| 50th (median) | $121,095 |
| 75th | $162,469 |
| 90th | $212,245 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $97,427 | $84,450 | $135,700 | 47 |
| FY2021 | $86,965 | $74,430 | $130,915 | 53 |
| FY2022 | $103,470 | $72,848 | $184,750 | 64 |
| FY2023 | $120,000 | $84,041 | $200,000 | 65 |
| FY2024 | $101,941 | $82,779 | $145,000 | 80 |
| FY2025 | $108,451 | $88,223 | $152,090 | 82 |
| FY2026 | $137,259 | $98,705 | $174,336 | 63 |
Cost of living
Bellingham's median H-1B salary of $121,095 is worth about $117,200 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,529Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Bellingham, WA MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,872Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Bellingham, WA MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)103.3Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$117,200Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesWA: noneSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $148,930 | 32 |