NTT DATA
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 810 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Headquarters: Toyosu
- Founded 1988
- Tokyo Stock Exchange: 9613
- Includes 4 legal entities
At a glance
- NTT DATA 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: QA Engineer. 59% of its filings. After that come Database Administrator and Software Engineer.
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 72% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at NTT DATA's jobs and locations has a median of $119,787.
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Percentiles from NTT DATA's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What NTT DATA hires for
Bar: share of NTT DATA's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 98% of filings (19 occupations in total).
Show all 8 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| QA Engineer | $120,120 | 479 |
| Database Administrator | $125,351 | 90 |
| Software Engineer | $152,131 | 69 |
| Data Scientist | $126,204 | 60 |
| Programmer Analyst | $121,971 | 34 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $114,504 | 21 |
| Network Administrator | $123,219 | 15 |
| IT Manager | $209,394 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at NTT DATA.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 0% of filings
Mid-level · 8% of filings
Senior · 25% of filings
Expert · 67% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $91,374 | 59 |
| Senior · Level III | $109,782 | 173 |
| Expert · Level IV | $129,022 | 468 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where NTT DATA files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 19 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $126,131 | 262 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $155,000 | 46 |
| Charlotte, NC | $114,659 | 45 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $109,260 | 32 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $115,898 | 29 |
| New York, NY | $125,528 | 27 |
| Atlanta, GA | $126,131 | 23 |
| Raleigh, NC | $123,635 | 21 |
| San Francisco, CA | $139,589 | 21 |
| Detroit, MI | $106,517 | 20 |
| Worcester, MA | $119,933 | 20 |
| Durham, NC | $118,748 | 18 |
| Boston, MA | $139,402 | 17 |
| Austin, TX | $124,521 | 15 |
| Miami, FL | $114,566 | 14 |
| Tampa, FL | $126,485 | 12 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY | $126,090 | 10 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $113,545 | 10 |
| Salt Lake, UT | $103,066 | 10 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $98,176 |
| 25th | $110,198 |
| 50th (median) | $123,864 |
| 75th | $133,827 |
| 90th | $149,947 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $101,795 | $91,214 | $113,781 | 1,232 |
| FY2021 | $103,501 | $93,496 | $114,005 | 810 |
| FY2022 | $107,245 | $95,555 | $118,121 | 895 |
| FY2023 | $115,918 | $99,396 | $123,376 | 723 |
| FY2024 | $116,158 | $104,866 | $123,256 | 544 |
| FY2025 | $120,557 | $108,475 | $130,266 | 490 |
| FY2026 | $126,048 | $110,198 | $135,237 | 320 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NTT DATA Americas, Inc. | $120,058 | 525 |
| NTT DATA Services, LLC | $126,004 | 232 |
| NTT DATA Business Solutions Inc. | $155,593 | 47 |
| NTT DATA FedHealth, Inc. | too few | 6 |
NTT DATA files under several company names; this page adds them up. Median shown at 10+ filings.
Job titles at NTT DATA
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Development Specialist | $110,198 | $106.5k–$113k | 80 |
| Software Development Senior Specialist | $117,308 | $112.7k–$129k | 79 |
| Software Development Advisor | $126,131 | $123.5k–$129k | 56 |
| Software Development Specialist Advisor | $126,131 | $125k–$129k | 46 |
| Software Development Senior Analyst | $91,374 | $86.9k–$91.4k | 21 |
| Digital Solution Cnslt Lead Consultant | $140,546 | $129k–$158.6k | 19 |
| Digital Engineering Lead Engineer | $110,042 | $106.5k–$126.1k | 18 |
| Business Intelligence Senior Specialist | $115,324 | $114.2k–$118.7k | 15 |
| Enterprise Resource Planning Advisor | $129,646 | $119.8k–$138.7k | 15 |
| Application Management Senior Specialist | $114,680 | $107.6k–$118.5k | 11 |
| Digital Engineering Senior Engineer | $91,374 | $86.9k–$99.6k | 11 |
| Application Management Specialist | $110,365 | $108.9k–$113.9k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About NTT DATA
NTT DATA's filings list its industry as Computer Systems Design and Related Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5415). Its main U.S. filing address is in Plano, TX and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are QA Engineer, Database Administrator and Software Engineer and the main metro areas are Dallas, TX, Cincinnati, OH and Charlotte, NC. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
- Founded
- 1988
- Headquarters
- Toyosu
- Website
- nttdata.com
- Stock
- Tokyo Stock Exchange: 9613
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does NTT DATA sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. NTT DATA filed 810 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 NTT DATA pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on NTT DATA's H-1B filings is $123,864; half of filings fall between $110,198 and $133,827. Bonus and stock are not included.