The Hertz
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 83 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing
- Main U.S. filing address: Estero, FL
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 67% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $139,901, median prevailing wage $127,090.
- 2nd among the largest filers in its industry. The Hertz's median ($139,901) is below Turo and above Penske Truck Leasing.
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Percentiles from The Hertz's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What The Hertz hires for
Bar: share of The Hertz's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 96% of filings (13 occupations in total).
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $145,000 | 43 |
| Data Scientist | $115,000 | 15 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at The Hertz.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 3% of filings
Mid-level · 25% of filings
Senior · 40% of filings
Expert · 32% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 2 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $112,800 | 17 |
| Senior · Level III | $130,707 | 27 |
| Expert · Level IV | $152,000 | 22 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
The Hertz vs. industry peers
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 5321).
Where The Hertz files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral, FL | $106,700 | 15 |
| Chicago, IL | $130,707 | 11 |
| Seattle, WA | $145,000 | 11 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $97,040 |
| 25th | $111,779 |
| 50th (median) | $139,901 |
| 75th | $150,000 |
| 90th | $164,847 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $62,005 | $54,413 | $65,063 | 46 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2022 | $87,339 | $71,916 | $114,848 | 31 |
| FY2023 | $116,917 | $86,034 | $130,057 | 46 |
| FY2024 | $110,136 | $91,251 | $130,782 | 31 |
| FY2025 | $139,329 | $113,106 | $149,992 | 54 |
| FY2026 | $141,773 | $111,675 | $150,080 | 29 |
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 The Hertz
The Hertz's filings list its industry as Automotive Equipment Rental and Leasing (Real Estate and Rental and Leasing sector, NAICS 5321). Its main U.S. filing address is in Estero, FL 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 Operations Research Analyst and the main metro areas are Cape Coral, FL, Chicago, IL and Seattle, WA. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
Questions
Does The Hertz sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. The Hertz filed 83 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 The Hertz pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on The Hertz's H-1B filings is $139,901; half of filings fall between $111,779 and $150,000. Bonus and stock are not included.