H-1B salaries in Sterling, IL
Based on 56 certified H-1B filings in the Sterling, IL metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$78,354
Middle 50%$67.8k–$89.4k
vs. national median−36%comparison median $122,699
Filings56FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $67,787 |
| 25th | $67,787 |
| 50th (median) | $78,354 |
| 75th | $89,424 |
| 90th | $125,841 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2022 | $101,328 | $75,275 | $206,250 | 14 |
| FY2023 | $69,576 | $65,000 | $75,534 | 10 |
| FY2024 | $70,262 | $70,262 | $99,150 | 19 |
| FY2025 | $78,354 | $68,432 | $100,040 | 24 |
| FY2026 | $77,110 | $67,787 | $85,462 | 32 |
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist | $67,787 | 19 |
| Physical Therapist | $82,534 | 13 |