AT&T
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 977 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite)
- Main U.S. filing address: Dallas, TX
- Includes 3 legal entities
At a glance
- AT&T hires at the expert level. 67% of its filings are Level IV, 3.7 times the share across all H-1B employers (18%).
- Most filed: Software Engineer. 48% of its filings. After that come Systems Engineer / Architect and Data Scientist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 99% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $165,231, median prevailing wage $140,109.
- 1st among the largest filers in its industry. AT&T's median ($165,231) is above CSC Investments II.
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Percentiles from AT&T's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What AT&T hires for
Bar: share of AT&T's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 96% of filings (24 occupations in total).
Show all 9 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $165,000 | 469 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $169,845 | 166 |
| Data Scientist | $150,000 | 74 |
| QA Engineer | $159,350 | 66 |
| Network Architect | $184,132 | 60 |
| Information Security Analyst | $160,000 | 48 |
| IT Manager | $220,000 | 22 |
| Research Scientist (Computer Science) | $193,325 | 15 |
| Network Administrator | $158,200 | 15 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at AT&T.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 6% of filings
Mid-level · 20% of filings
Senior · 7% of filings
Expert · 67% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $142,884 | 50 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $150,000 | 171 |
| Senior · Level III | $179,432 | 65 |
| Expert · Level IV | $170,000 | 589 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
AT&T vs. industry peers
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 5171).
Where AT&T files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 6 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $163,737 | 579 |
| Atlanta, GA | $156,909 | 140 |
| Seattle, WA | $178,251 | 91 |
| New York, NY | $186,471 | 84 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $166,860 | 11 |
| Washington, DC | $175,000 | 11 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $141,817 |
| 25th | $152,131 |
| 50th (median) | $165,231 |
| 75th | $182,618 |
| 90th | $200,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $127,150 | $115,514 | $148,498 | 193 |
| FY2021 | $138,590 | $128,000 | $150,000 | 297 |
| FY2022 | $148,000 | $135,000 | $165,000 | 475 |
| FY2023 | $151,435 | $141,352 | $164,361 | 285 |
| FY2024 | $155,000 | $143,800 | $171,330 | 585 |
| FY2025 | $164,689 | $150,000 | $182,791 | 567 |
| FY2026 | $167,596 | $155,150 | $180,778 | 410 |
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.
By legal entity
| Legal entity | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| At&T Services, Inc. | $165,360 | 942 |
| At&T Mobility Services Llc | $160,000 | 33 |
| At&T Management Services, Llc | too few | 2 |
AT&T files under several company names; this page adds them up. Median shown at 10+ filings.
Job titles at AT&T
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Software Engineering | $163,800 | $158k–$170.8k | 133 |
| Lead System Engineering | $162,822 | $157k–$169.2k | 105 |
| Principal Member of Technical Staff | $200,000 | $192.5k–$206.4k | 51 |
| Senior Software Engineering | $150,000 | $145k–$158k | 45 |
| Lead Member of Technical Staff | $186,722 | $184.2k–$197.4k | 43 |
| Principal System Engineering | $180,000 | $177.1k–$190k | 40 |
| Lead Cybersecurity | $156,457 | $152k–$164.2k | 37 |
| Principal Software Engineering | $182,618 | $174.1k–$185k | 37 |
| Lead Data AI Engineering | $160,897 | $157k–$167.9k | 29 |
| Senior System Engineering | $148,977 | $143k–$163.3k | 27 |
| Senior Specialist Member of Technical Staff | $150,000 | $140k–$152.5k | 21 |
| Lead Advanced Analytics | $148,436 | $142.9k–$150.7k | 19 |
| Principal Data AI Engineering | $177,500 | $171.2k–$188.7k | 18 |
| Senior Tech Product Mgr | $145,042 | $124.9k–$150k | 16 |
| Assoc Director Technology | $207,808 | $203.2k–$209.8k | 13 |
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| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Specialist Software Engineering | $125,000 | $118k–$140k | 13 |
| Principal Cybersecurity | $177,500 | $173.3k–$187k | 12 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About AT&T
AT&T's filings list its industry as Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (Information sector, NAICS 5171). Its main U.S. filing address is in Dallas, TX 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, Systems Engineer / Architect and Data Scientist and the main metro areas are Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA and Seattle, WA. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does AT&T sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. AT&T filed 977 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 AT&T pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on AT&T's H-1B filings is $165,231; half of filings fall between $152,131 and $182,618. Bonus and stock are not included.