H-1B salaries in Killeen, TX
Based on 163 certified H-1B filings in the Killeen-Temple, TX metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$100,000
Middle 50%$78.1k–$130k
vs. national median−18%comparison median $122,699
Filings163FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $65,039 |
| 25th | $78,125 |
| 50th (median) | $100,000 |
| 75th | $130,000 |
| 90th | $189,986 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $89,999 | $68,463 | $144,000 | 67 |
| FY2021 | $87,025 | $76,190 | $113,815 | 74 |
| FY2022 | $96,578 | $81,162 | $120,232 | 90 |
| FY2023 | $97,483 | $80,000 | $136,050 | 78 |
| FY2024 | $95,050 | $75,629 | $118,624 | 76 |
| FY2025 | $105,084 | $78,104 | $137,465 | 79 |
| FY2026 | $97,462 | $78,494 | $125,482 | 84 |
Cost of living
Killeen's median H-1B salary of $100,000 is worth about $109,700 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$927Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Killeen-Temple, TX HUD Metro FMR Area).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,138Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Killeen-Temple, TX HUD Metro FMR Area).
Price level (U.S. = 100)91.1Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$109,700Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesTX: noneSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $114,012 | 16 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $106,454 | 13 |
| Industrial Engineer | $95,098 | 13 |