H-1B salaries in Decatur, IL
Based on 233 certified H-1B filings in the Decatur, IL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$86,463
Middle 50%$75.8k–$120k
vs. national median−30%comparison median $122,699
Filings233FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $67,642 |
| 25th | $75,816 |
| 50th (median) | $86,463 |
| 75th | $120,000 |
| 90th | $250,181 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $80,000 | $64,803 | $116,100 | 92 |
| FY2021 | $86,555 | $72,759 | $164,250 | 74 |
| FY2022 | $89,440 | $72,545 | $112,750 | 88 |
| FY2023 | $90,000 | $75,000 | $135,000 | 77 |
| FY2024 | $85,010 | $69,555 | $125,250 | 116 |
| FY2025 | $85,280 | $75,000 | $110,000 | 141 |
| FY2026 | $88,483 | $75,991 | $130,000 | 92 |
Cost of living
Decatur's median H-1B salary of $86,463 is worth about $97,800 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$857Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Decatur, IL MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,091Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Decatur, IL MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)88.4Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$97,800Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesIL: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer | $81,120 | 27 |
| Industrial Engineer | $96,866 | 16 |
| Network Administrator | $76,709 | 14 |
| Physical Therapist | $82,202 | 14 |
| Occupational Therapist | $67,122 | 12 |
| Software Engineer | $109,500 | 12 |
| Physician | $312,000 | 10 |