H-1B salaries in Reading, PA
Based on 397 certified H-1B filings in the Reading, PA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$110,000
Middle 50%$81k–$137k
vs. national median−10%comparison median $122,699
Filings397FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $67,358 |
| 25th | $81,000 |
| 50th (median) | $110,000 |
| 75th | $137,000 |
| 90th | $222,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $87,547 | $79,109 | $104,494 | 168 |
| FY2021 | $90,000 | $72,497 | $117,099 | 120 |
| FY2022 | $90,000 | $75,749 | $120,331 | 164 |
| FY2023 | $100,901 | $77,220 | $130,000 | 195 |
| FY2024 | $100,069 | $79,395 | $126,107 | 179 |
| FY2025 | $100,000 | $75,141 | $132,965 | 214 |
| FY2026 | $119,000 | $88,785 | $140,350 | 183 |
Cost of living
Reading's median H-1B salary of $110,000 is worth about $113,300 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,114Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Reading, PA MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,418Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Reading, PA MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)97.1Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$113,300Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesPA: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $122,000 | 111 |
| Physician | $67,358 | 78 |
| Data Scientist | $114,660 | 19 |
| Internal Medicine Physician | $270,000 | 15 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $113,791 | 14 |
| Industrial Engineer | $83,699 | 14 |
| Programmer Analyst | $88,094 | 13 |
| Electrical Engineer | $100,433 | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $104,629 | 10 |