H-1B salaries in Burlington, VT
Based on 286 certified H-1B filings in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$98,998
Middle 50%$80k–$143.3k
vs. national median−19%comparison median $122,699
Filings286FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $63,253 |
| 25th | $80,000 |
| 50th (median) | $98,998 |
| 75th | $143,253 |
| 90th | $259,800 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $87,298 | $69,863 | $105,291 | 112 |
| FY2021 | $91,699 | $67,299 | $119,822 | 106 |
| FY2022 | $99,631 | $66,862 | $141,050 | 119 |
| FY2023 | $93,000 | $71,282 | $141,232 | 121 |
| FY2024 | $89,925 | $69,760 | $162,500 | 142 |
| FY2025 | $95,970 | $79,872 | $138,000 | 173 |
| FY2026 | $100,271 | $80,000 | $150,000 | 113 |
Cost of living
Burlington's median H-1B salary of $98,998 is worth about $98,100 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,719Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$2,165Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Burlington-South Burlington, VT MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)100.9Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$98,100Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesVT: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical School Professor | $94,247 | 26 |
| Physician | $331,540 | 25 |
| Electrical Engineer | $114,753 | 16 |
| Software Engineer | $145,000 | 15 |
| Registered Nurse | $97,053 | 14 |
| Electronics Engineer | $109,857 | 12 |
| Industrial Engineer | $106,579 | 11 |