CarGurus
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 57 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Main U.S. filing address: Boston, MA
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 100% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $167,000, median prevailing wage $147,846.
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Percentiles from CarGurus's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What CarGurus hires for
Bar: share of CarGurus's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $173,000 | 39 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at CarGurus.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 11% of filings
Mid-level · 23% of filings
Senior · 32% of filings
Expert · 35% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 6 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $140,000 | 13 |
| Senior · Level III | $166,000 | 18 |
| Expert · Level IV | $192,800 | 20 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where CarGurus files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $165,000 | 53 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $127,468 |
| 25th | $140,000 |
| 50th (median) | $167,000 |
| 75th | $188,700 |
| 90th | $204,300 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $140,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 | 23 |
| FY2021 | $150,000 | $140,000 | $158,000 | 27 |
| FY2022 | $161,950 | $150,000 | $178,750 | 50 |
| FY2023 | $160,000 | $142,000 | $170,500 | 36 |
| FY2024 | $179,200 | $145,600 | $186,900 | 37 |
| FY2025 | $170,200 | $145,000 | $188,700 | 37 |
| FY2026 | $165,000 | $137,825 | $192,650 | 20 |
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 CarGurus
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Development Engineer | $174,150 | $170.4k–$184.6k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About CarGurus
CarGurus's filings list its industry in the Information sector (NAICS 51). Its main U.S. filing address is in Boston, MA 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, Data Scientist and UX Designer and the main metro areas are Boston, MA, Austin, TX and Washington, DC. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does CarGurus sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. CarGurus filed 57 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 CarGurus pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on CarGurus's H-1B filings is $167,000; half of filings fall between $140,000 and $188,700. Bonus and stock are not included.