H-1B salaries in Portland, ME
Based on 294 certified H-1B filings in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$103,719
Middle 50%$85.7k–$134k
vs. national median−15%comparison median $122,699
Filings294FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $71,000 |
| 25th | $85,738 |
| 50th (median) | $103,719 |
| 75th | $133,973 |
| 90th | $189,100 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $82,000 | $71,200 | $96,500 | 217 |
| FY2021 | $83,200 | $70,508 | $109,889 | 186 |
| FY2022 | $90,875 | $75,000 | $110,000 | 156 |
| FY2023 | $88,000 | $77,600 | $120,000 | 200 |
| FY2024 | $88,795 | $77,446 | $120,000 | 189 |
| FY2025 | $104,000 | $85,738 | $132,945 | 167 |
| FY2026 | $101,811 | $85,869 | $137,679 | 127 |
Cost of living
Portland's median H-1B salary of $103,719 is worth about $101,800 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,864Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Portland, ME HUD Metro FMR Area).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$2,353Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Portland, ME HUD Metro FMR Area).
Price level (U.S. = 100)101.9Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$101,800Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesME: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $112,598 | 69 |
| Industrial Engineer | $95,000 | 19 |
| Data Scientist | $95,350 | 16 |
| QA Engineer | $125,000 | 11 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $112,750 | 10 |