H-1B salaries in Huntsville, AL
Based on 255 certified H-1B filings in the Huntsville, AL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$97,427
Middle 50%$75.5k–$126.2k
vs. national median−21%comparison median $122,699
Filings255FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $63,445 |
| 25th | $75,500 |
| 50th (median) | $97,427 |
| 75th | $126,201 |
| 90th | $221,528 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $91,000 | $73,174 | $125,000 | 141 |
| FY2021 | $100,000 | $75,000 | $118,000 | 109 |
| FY2022 | $94,037 | $75,250 | $117,481 | 131 |
| FY2023 | $98,452 | $76,362 | $121,156 | 126 |
| FY2024 | $105,000 | $81,918 | $140,000 | 109 |
| FY2025 | $95,000 | $74,818 | $123,594 | 141 |
| FY2026 | $99,650 | $76,866 | $137,461 | 114 |
Cost of living
Huntsville's median H-1B salary of $97,427 is worth about $104,700 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,177Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Huntsville, AL MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,341Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Huntsville, AL MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)93.1Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$104,700Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesAL: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $101,899 | 41 |
| Physician | $265,000 | 17 |
| Industrial Engineer | $103,268 | 14 |
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $99,000 | 14 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $94,411 | 11 |