H-1B salaries in Winchester, VA
Based on 113 certified H-1B filings in the Winchester, VA-WV metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$91,800
Middle 50%$79.9k–$123.5k
vs. national median−25%comparison median $122,699
Filings113FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $65,778 |
| 25th | $79,872 |
| 50th (median) | $91,800 |
| 75th | $123,471 |
| 90th | $260,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $82,181 | $74,510 | $105,817 | 25 |
| FY2021 | $86,642 | $65,000 | $105,000 | 20 |
| FY2022 | $90,231 | $62,062 | $110,245 | 38 |
| FY2023 | $118,000 | $88,005 | $228,800 | 37 |
| FY2024 | $86,571 | $69,742 | $121,000 | 52 |
| FY2025 | $79,936 | $79,872 | $100,880 | 64 |
| FY2026 | $110,180 | $90,000 | $141,060 | 49 |
Cost of living
Winchester's median H-1B salary of $91,800 is worth about $95,200 at national average prices.
Fair market rent, 1-bedroom$1,180Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Winchester, VA-WV MSA).
Fair market rent, 2-bedroom$1,505Per month. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (Winchester, VA-WV MSA).
Price level (U.S. = 100)96.5Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Price-adjusted median$95,200Median salary ÷ (price level ÷ 100).
State income tax on wagesVA: yes · WV: yesSource: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2025.
Most filed jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $79,872 | 20 |
| Software Engineer | $102,731 | 17 |
| Physician | $260,000 | 12 |
| Industrial Engineer | $85,868 | 10 |