Shelby County Government
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 15 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
- Main U.S. filing address: Memphis, TN
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Percentiles from Shelby County Government'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 | 2 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Shelby County Government files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN | $68,640 | 15 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $65,186 |
| 25th | $65,910 |
| 50th (median) | $68,640 |
| 75th | $81,737 |
| 90th | $92,025 |
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 Shelby County Government
Shelby County Government's filings list its industry as Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (Public Administration sector, NAICS 9211). Its main U.S. filing address is in Memphis, TN and its filings in the data run from FY2021 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Management Consultant, Data Scientist and Urban and Regional Planner and the main metro areas are Memphis, TN. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Shelby County Government sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Shelby County Government filed 15 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 Shelby County Government pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Shelby County Government's H-1B filings is $68,640; half of filings fall between $65,910 and $81,737. Bonus and stock are not included.