Randstad
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 1,477 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Woburn, MA
- Includes 2 legal entities
At a glance
- Randstad hires mid-level. 72% of its filings are Level II, 1.7 times the share across all H-1B employers (42%).
- Most filed: Software Engineer. 75% of its filings. After that come QA Engineer and Systems Engineer / Architect.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 86% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $130,000, median prevailing wage $112,923.
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Percentiles from Randstad's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Randstad hires for
Bar: share of Randstad's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 98% of filings (23 occupations in total).
Show all 7 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $132,000 | 1,111 |
| QA Engineer | $116,002 | 129 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $135,000 | 65 |
| Data Scientist | $127,878 | 65 |
| Database Administrator | $130,000 | 28 |
| Network Administrator | $131,000 | 24 |
| Systems Analyst | $110,240 | 17 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Randstad.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 0% of filings
Mid-level · 72% of filings
Senior · 22% of filings
Expert · 6% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 3 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $130,000 | 1,066 |
| Senior · Level III | $135,000 | 321 |
| Expert · Level IV | $142,000 | 87 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Randstad files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 20 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $130,000 | 405 |
| Dallas, TX | $130,000 | 394 |
| New York, NY | $137,619 | 84 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $128,700 | 71 |
| Atlanta, GA | $130,000 | 45 |
| Raleigh, NC | $135,000 | 42 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $130,350 | 36 |
| Chicago, IL | $130,710 | 31 |
| Austin, TX | $133,650 | 24 |
| Durham, NC | $130,000 | 21 |
| Seattle, WA | $149,245 | 20 |
| Boston, MA | $132,000 | 19 |
| Houston, TX | $140,000 | 19 |
| Trenton, NJ | $130,000 | 19 |
| Manchester, NH | $126,000 | 13 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $105,500 | 12 |
| Columbus, OH | $125,000 | 11 |
| Washington, DC | $130,000 | 11 |
| Providence, RI | $124,293 | 10 |
| Tampa, FL | $139,250 | 10 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $112,924 |
| 25th | $122,700 |
| 50th (median) | $130,000 |
| 75th | $140,000 |
| 90th | $150,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $115,000 | $107,500 | $120,000 | 1,691 |
| FY2021 | $117,489 | $110,000 | $125,000 | 1,122 |
| FY2022 | $125,000 | $116,700 | $135,000 | 796 |
| FY2023 | $130,000 | $120,000 | $140,000 | 820 |
| FY2024 | $130,000 | $116,460 | $136,000 | 839 |
| FY2025 | $130,000 | $123,657 | $140,000 | 746 |
| FY2026 | $130,000 | $120,154 | $139,290 | 731 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Randstad Digital, Llc | $130,000 | 1,457 |
| Randstad General Partner (US) LLC | $117,000 | 20 |
Randstad files under several company names; this page adds them up. Median shown at 10+ filings.
Job titles at Randstad
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Developer | $133,536 | $130k–$140k | 427 |
| Software Developer | $130,000 | $124.8k–$135k | 373 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $140,000 | $130k–$150k | 61 |
| Software Engineer | $134,500 | $123.1k–$139.8k | 55 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst | $100,500 | $92k–$111k | 32 |
| Data Engineer | $135,000 | $130k–$140k | 29 |
| Senior Data Engineer | $132,000 | $125.7k–$154k | 20 |
| DEVOPS Engineer | $134,971 | $130k–$138.5k | 19 |
| Data Scientist | $130,000 | $118.9k–$136k | 19 |
| Senior DEVOPS Engineer | $135,000 | $130k–$138.6k | 19 |
| Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer | $115,003 | $112.3k–$120k | 17 |
| Data Analyst | $99,590 | $95.7k–$115.9k | 16 |
| Senior Software Test Engineer | $121,797 | $116.5k–$132.8k | 16 |
| Senior Database Administrator | $129,500 | $125.8k–$133.3k | 12 |
| Scrum Master | $135,000 | $132.5k–$140k | 11 |
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| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Quality Assurance Tester | $116,002 | $116k–$117.8k | 10 |
| Senior Systems Engineer | $132,125 | $132k–$135k | 10 |
| Software Quality Assurance Tester | $117,500 | $99.8k–$118k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Randstad
Randstad'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 Woburn, 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, QA Engineer and Systems Engineer / Architect and the main metro areas are Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX and New York, NY. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Randstad sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Randstad filed 1,477 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 Randstad pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Randstad's H-1B filings is $130,000; half of filings fall between $122,700 and $140,000. Bonus and stock are not included.