H-1B salaries in Santa Fe, NM
Based on 175 certified H-1B filings in the Santa Fe, NM metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$79,768
Middle 50%$71.1k–$97.8k
vs. national median−35%comparison median $122,699
Filings175FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $55,000 |
| 25th | $71,095 |
| 50th (median) | $79,768 |
| 75th | $97,822 |
| 90th | $109,653 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $70,000 | $60,000 | $84,100 | 83 |
| FY2021 | $76,752 | $65,000 | $91,843 | 87 |
| FY2022 | $80,000 | $76,760 | $95,000 | 87 |
| FY2023 | $83,242 | $71,219 | $92,955 | 91 |
| FY2024 | $80,142 | $65,000 | $90,000 | 108 |
| FY2025 | $77,230 | $65,853 | $94,603 | 102 |
| FY2026 | $81,349 | $72,779 | $98,925 | 73 |
Cost of living
Santa Fe's median H-1B salary of $79,768 is worth about $80,800 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,413Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Santa Fe, NM MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,735Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Santa Fe, NM MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)98.8Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$80,800Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesNM: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $91,000 | 73 |
| Programmer Analyst | $77,230 | 21 |
| Network Administrator | $64,692 | 10 |
By job title
Job titles with at least 10 filings in Santa Fe, NM. Figure: median salary · filings.