ISO New England
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 13 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution
- Main U.S. filing address: Holyoke, MA
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Percentiles from ISO New England's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 3 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 3 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 5 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where ISO New England files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield, MA | $147,404 | 12 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $126,724 |
| 25th | $133,620 |
| 50th (median) | $149,802 |
| 75th | $179,118 |
| 90th | $183,876 |
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.
About ISO New England
ISO New England's filings list its industry as Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (Utilities sector, NAICS 2211). Its main U.S. filing address is in Holyoke, MA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Electrical Engineer, Software Engineer and Systems Analyst and the main metro areas are Springfield, MA and San Jose, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does ISO New England sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. ISO New England filed 13 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 ISO New England pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on ISO New England's H-1B filings is $149,802; half of filings fall between $133,620 and $179,118. Bonus and stock are not included.