J.B. Hunt
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 186 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- General Freight Trucking
- Main U.S. filing address: Lowell, AR
At a glance
- J.B. Hunt hires mid-level. 48% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 97% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $126,300, median prevailing wage $102,232.
- 2nd among the largest filers in its industry. J.B. Hunt's median ($126,300) is below Thumbtack and above FedEx Freight.
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Percentiles from J.B. Hunt's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What J.B. Hunt hires for
Bar: share of J.B. Hunt's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $126,300 | 170 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at J.B. Hunt.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 0% of filings
Mid-level · 48% of filings
Senior · 42% of filings
Expert · 10% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $120,700 | 89 |
| Senior · Level III | $137,350 | 79 |
| Expert · Level IV | $147,220 | 18 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
J.B. Hunt vs. industry peers
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 4841).
Where J.B. Hunt files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | $126,300 | 136 |
| Dallas, TX | $126,950 | 22 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $115,500 |
| 25th | $120,050 |
| 50th (median) | $126,300 |
| 75th | $138,193 |
| 90th | $147,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $95,000 | $90,000 | $100,000 | 92 |
| FY2021 | $96,532 | $80,828 | $104,406 | 218 |
| FY2022 | $100,600 | $94,390 | $109,595 | 133 |
| FY2023 | $113,525 | $98,904 | $121,274 | 104 |
| FY2024 | $121,124 | $113,870 | $132,500 | 84 |
| FY2025 | $124,714 | $119,459 | $136,250 | 116 |
| FY2026 | $131,699 | $121,751 | $141,451 | 70 |
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 J.B. Hunt
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $121,000 | $118.2k–$123.6k | 87 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $138,612 | $134.1k–$143.6k | 72 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About J.B. Hunt
J.B. Hunt's filings list its industry as General Freight Trucking (Transportation and Warehousing sector, NAICS 4841). Its main U.S. filing address is in Lowell, AR 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 Database Administrator and the main metro areas are Fayetteville, AR, Dallas, TX and Austin, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does J.B. Hunt sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. J.B. Hunt filed 186 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 J.B. Hunt pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on J.B. Hunt's H-1B filings is $126,300; half of filings fall between $120,050 and $138,193. Bonus and stock are not included.