H-1B salaries in Merced, CA
Based on 113 certified H-1B filings in the Merced, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$108,400
Middle 50%$81.3k–$134.1k
vs. national median−12%comparison median $122,699
Filings113FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $71,769 |
| 25th | $81,328 |
| 50th (median) | $108,400 |
| 75th | $134,149 |
| 90th | $179,202 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $95,000 | $85,000 | $142,344 | 74 |
| FY2021 | $97,000 | $70,000 | $130,000 | 61 |
| FY2022 | $93,300 | $81,380 | $104,000 | 56 |
| FY2023 | $96,782 | $79,420 | $116,350 | 50 |
| FY2024 | $97,300 | $73,717 | $128,520 | 51 |
| FY2025 | $101,100 | $83,200 | $134,870 | 61 |
| FY2026 | $114,400 | $80,902 | $131,817 | 52 |
Cost of living
Merced's median H-1B salary of $108,400 is worth about $110,300 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,262Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Merced, CA MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,517Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Merced, CA MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)98.3Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$110,300Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesCA: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $116,480 | 13 |