Ansys
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 178 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Software Publishers
- Main U.S. filing address: Canonsburg, PA
At a glance
- Ansys hires mid-level. 42% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Most filed: Software Engineer. 55% of its filings. After that come Mechanical Engineer and Electrical Engineer.
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 92% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Ansys's jobs and locations has a median of $119,527.
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Percentiles from Ansys's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Ansys hires for
Bar: share of Ansys's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 96% of filings (17 occupations in total).
Show all 3 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $118,881 | 98 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $119,708 | 26 |
| Electrical Engineer | $124,114 | 19 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Ansys.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 3% of filings
Mid-level · 42% of filings
Senior · 13% of filings
Expert · 42% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 4 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $98,197 | 48 |
| Senior · Level III | $119,475 | 15 |
| Expert · Level IV | $140,754 | 48 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Ansys files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $111,123 | 43 |
| Austin, TX | $120,000 | 29 |
| San Jose, CA | $145,527 | 22 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $92,539 |
| 25th | $106,325 |
| 50th (median) | $120,974 |
| 75th | $140,566 |
| 90th | $162,037 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $98,571 | $82,597 | $112,117 | 128 |
| FY2021 | $99,275 | $88,005 | $117,250 | 110 |
| FY2022 | $107,162 | $90,000 | $125,000 | 125 |
| FY2023 | $115,521 | $90,834 | $128,835 | 107 |
| FY2024 | $113,152 | $93,910 | $129,791 | 115 |
| FY2025 | $122,271 | $106,234 | $138,232 | 110 |
| FY2026 | $119,738 | $106,712 | $145,194 | 68 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at Ansys
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior R D Engineer | $122,451 | $114k–$126.1k | 29 |
| R D Engineer | $93,038 | $89.9k–$105.5k | 22 |
| R D Engineering Senior Engineer | $103,921 | $98.2k–$114.8k | 19 |
| R D Engineering Staff Engineer | $130,458 | $118.3k–$145.8k | 11 |
| Lead R D Engineer | $140,645 | $131.8k–$153.6k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Ansys
Ansys's filings list its industry as Software Publishers (Information sector, NAICS 5132). Its main U.S. filing address is in Canonsburg, PA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Mechanical Engineer and Electrical Engineer and the main metro areas are Pittsburgh, PA, Austin, TX and San Jose, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Ansys sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Ansys filed 178 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Ansys pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Ansys's H-1B filings is $120,974; half of filings fall between $106,325 and $140,566. Bonus and stock are not included.