Marriott International
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 148 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Traveler Accommodation
- Main U.S. filing address: Bethesda, MD
At a glance
- Marriott International hires at the expert level. 82% of its filings are Level IV, 4.6 times the share across all H-1B employers (18%).
- Most filed: Software Engineer. 43% of its filings. After that come Systems Engineer / Architect and IT Manager.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 99% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $159,181, median prevailing wage $135,751.
- 1st among the largest filers in its industry. Marriott International's median ($159,181) is above Hyatt.
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Percentiles from Marriott International's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Marriott International hires for
Bar: share of Marriott International's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 95% of filings (17 occupations in total).
Show all 4 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $160,000 | 63 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $157,500 | 25 |
| IT Manager | $188,159 | 18 |
| Data Scientist | $150,175 | 17 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Marriott International.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 7% of filings
Mid-level · 8% of filings
Senior · 3% of filings
Expert · 82% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 5 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 6 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | $163,270 | 60 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Marriott International vs. industry peers
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 7211).
Where Marriott International files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | $163,354 | 62 |
| Dallas, TX | $152,773 | 19 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $130,526 |
| 25th | $150,131 |
| 50th (median) | $159,181 |
| 75th | $170,884 |
| 90th | $188,544 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $133,052 | $121,633 | $147,062 | 68 |
| FY2021 | $131,988 | $114,420 | $145,000 | 47 |
| FY2022 | $145,000 | $139,188 | $154,393 | 59 |
| FY2023 | $150,000 | $145,000 | $160,000 | 79 |
| FY2024 | $160,000 | $140,938 | $175,000 | 89 |
| FY2025 | $157,749 | $150,175 | $170,000 | 85 |
| FY2026 | $161,325 | $150,169 | $171,513 | 63 |
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 Marriott International
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | $160,000 | $154.8k–$164.3k | 22 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Marriott International
Marriott International's filings list its industry as Traveler Accommodation (Accommodation and Food Services sector, NAICS 7211). Its main U.S. filing address is in Bethesda, MD 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 IT Manager and the main metro areas are Washington, DC, Dallas, TX and Atlanta, GA. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does Marriott International sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Marriott International filed 148 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 Marriott International pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Marriott International's H-1B filings is $159,181; half of filings fall between $150,131 and $170,884. Bonus and stock are not included.