H-1B salaries in Springfield, IL
Based on 373 certified H-1B filings in the Springfield, IL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$90,000
Middle 50%$77.4k–$113.4k
vs. national median−27%comparison median $122,699
Filings373FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $62,650 |
| 25th | $77,355 |
| 50th (median) | $90,000 |
| 75th | $113,422 |
| 90th | $169,951 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $88,462 | $78,354 | $129,397 | 230 |
| FY2021 | $80,000 | $77,334 | $100,526 | 183 |
| FY2022 | $83,000 | $78,770 | $109,753 | 218 |
| FY2023 | $89,606 | $82,722 | $102,958 | 160 |
| FY2024 | $89,606 | $77,376 | $115,000 | 207 |
| FY2025 | $86,341 | $76,929 | $110,000 | 217 |
| FY2026 | $94,966 | $78,671 | $113,832 | 156 |
Cost of living
Springfield's median H-1B salary of $90,000 is worth about $97,000 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$977Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Springfield, IL MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,237Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Springfield, IL MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)92.7Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$97,000Median 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 | $104,000 | 121 |
| Data Scientist | $81,578 | 43 |
| QA Engineer | $60,001 | 30 |
| Programmer Analyst | $82,500 | 20 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $79,810 | 15 |
| Physician | $438,374 | 13 |