H-1B salaries in Columbus, GA
Based on 291 certified H-1B filings in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$105,000
Middle 50%$81.2k–$132.1k
vs. national median−14%comparison median $122,699
Filings291FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $72,758 |
| 25th | $81,224 |
| 50th (median) | $105,000 |
| 75th | $132,135 |
| 90th | $185,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $81,071 | $70,975 | $100,000 | 188 |
| FY2021 | $85,148 | $76,024 | $103,869 | 164 |
| FY2022 | $93,891 | $78,083 | $120,000 | 173 |
| FY2023 | $91,749 | $82,347 | $111,628 | 151 |
| FY2024 | $96,772 | $85,000 | $122,450 | 148 |
| FY2025 | $108,000 | $82,486 | $130,636 | 191 |
| FY2026 | $101,394 | $80,730 | $133,088 | 100 |
Cost of living
Columbus's median H-1B salary of $105,000 is worth about $117,600 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,053Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Columbus, GA-AL HUD Metro FMR Area).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,212Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Columbus, GA-AL HUD Metro FMR Area).
Price level (U.S. = 100)89.3Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$117,600Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesGA: yes · AL: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $109,866 | 81 |
| Software Engineer | $116,086 | 66 |
| Physician | $475,000 | 15 |
| QA Engineer | $93,475 | 15 |
| Systems Analyst | $91,088 | 13 |