H-1B salaries in Salinas, CA
Based on 240 certified H-1B filings in the Salinas, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$85,840
Middle 50%$64.2k–$125.4k
vs. national median−30%comparison median $122,699
Filings240FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,143 |
| 25th | $64,180 |
| 50th (median) | $85,840 |
| 75th | $125,357 |
| 90th | $191,625 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $82,159 | $53,673 | $99,407 | 98 |
| FY2021 | $86,919 | $62,917 | $104,751 | 114 |
| FY2022 | $76,960 | $60,000 | $101,733 | 129 |
| FY2023 | $72,157 | $64,910 | $104,000 | 97 |
| FY2024 | $83,200 | $64,910 | $110,216 | 156 |
| FY2025 | $85,840 | $64,180 | $114,353 | 155 |
| FY2026 | $91,520 | $84,383 | $135,645 | 85 |
Cost of living
Salinas's median H-1B salary of $85,840 is worth about $78,700 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$2,009Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Salinas, CA MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$2,416Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Salinas, CA MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)109.0Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$78,700Median 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language Professor | $84,383 | 63 |
| Special Education Teacher | $67,229 | 21 |