H-1B salaries in Rockford, IL
Based on 243 certified H-1B filings in the Rockford, IL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$110,000
Middle 50%$81.6k–$159.7k
vs. national median−10%comparison median $122,699
Filings243FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $69,909 |
| 25th | $81,647 |
| 50th (median) | $110,000 |
| 75th | $159,718 |
| 90th | $320,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $73,000 | $64,979 | $95,610 | 163 |
| FY2021 | $77,709 | $63,663 | $99,680 | 154 |
| FY2022 | $86,819 | $69,160 | $114,000 | 137 |
| FY2023 | $110,906 | $70,346 | $275,000 | 110 |
| FY2024 | $103,272 | $82,118 | $170,450 | 107 |
| FY2025 | $112,216 | $82,909 | $145,288 | 137 |
| FY2026 | $106,039 | $79,009 | $207,000 | 106 |
Cost of living
Rockford's median H-1B salary of $110,000 is worth about $119,400 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$896Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Rockford, IL MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,172Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Rockford, IL MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)92.2Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$119,400Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesIL: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $112,216 | 37 |
| Physician | $320,000 | 30 |
| Electrical Engineer | $122,693 | 16 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $96,000 | 14 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $275,000 | 13 |
| Occupational Therapist | $69,909 | 13 |