Shopify (USA)
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 79 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Main U.S. filing address: New York, NY
At a glance
- Shopify (USA) hires senior. 42% of its filings are Level III, 2.0 times the share across all H-1B employers (21%).
- Pays at a high floor. 70% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at Shopify (USA)'s jobs and locations has a median of $139,506.
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Percentiles from Shopify (USA)'s certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Shopify (USA) hires for
Bar: share of Shopify (USA)'s filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $149,781 | 31 |
| Data Scientist | $139,506 | 30 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Shopify (USA).
Pay by level
Entry-level · 5% of filings
Mid-level · 29% of filings
Senior · 42% of filings
Expert · 23% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 4 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $129,709 | 23 |
| Senior · Level III | $141,170 | 33 |
| Expert · Level IV | $184,434 | 18 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Shopify (USA) files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $141,170 | 42 |
| San Francisco, CA | $161,523 | 10 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $109,491 |
| 25th | $129,709 |
| 50th (median) | $141,170 |
| 75th | $168,283 |
| 90th | $201,926 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $156,975 | $128,652 | $171,316 | 12 |
| FY2021 | $127,088 | $113,922 | $144,726 | 45 |
| FY2022 | $119,350 | $99,008 | $152,069 | 77 |
| FY2023 | $154,118 | $109,580 | $165,173 | 10 |
| FY2024 | $133,796 | $117,915 | $152,209 | 38 |
| FY2025 | $141,170 | $131,201 | $163,997 | 52 |
| FY2026 | $133,952 | $129,709 | $179,567 | 27 |
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 Shopify (USA)
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Engineer | $135,752 | $132k–$151.8k | 12 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Shopify (USA)
Shopify (USA)'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 New York, NY 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 Systems Engineer / Architect and the main metro areas are New York, NY, San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
Questions
Does Shopify (USA) sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Shopify (USA) filed 79 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 Shopify (USA) pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Shopify (USA)'s H-1B filings is $141,170; half of filings fall between $129,709 and $168,283. Bonus and stock are not included.