H-1B salaries in Charleston, WV
Based on 128 certified H-1B filings in the Charleston, WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$122,387
Middle 50%$78.5k–$325k
vs. national median−0%comparison median $122,699
Filings128FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,150 |
| 25th | $78,546 |
| 50th (median) | $122,387 |
| 75th | $325,000 |
| 90th | $500,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $75,000 | $63,773 | $215,000 | 99 |
| FY2021 | $109,232 | $72,100 | $238,259 | 76 |
| FY2022 | $98,525 | $65,000 | $235,650 | 78 |
| FY2023 | $95,000 | $71,000 | $290,007 | 55 |
| FY2024 | $103,979 | $72,000 | $164,201 | 61 |
| FY2025 | $120,765 | $75,000 | $325,000 | 73 |
| FY2026 | $124,010 | $79,685 | $325,000 | 55 |
Cost of living
Charleston's median H-1B salary of $122,387 is worth about $138,000 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$844Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Charleston, WV HUD Metro FMR Area).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,048Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Charleston, WV HUD Metro FMR Area).
Price level (U.S. = 100)88.7Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$138,000Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesWV: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Physician | $325,000 | 21 |
| Software Engineer | $90,043 | 13 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | $230,000 | 11 |