The MathWorks
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 662 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Software Publishers
- Headquarters: Natick
- Founded 1984
At a glance
- The MathWorks hires senior. 49% of its filings are Level III, 2.3 times the share across all H-1B employers (21%).
- Most filed: Software Engineer. 62% of its filings. After that come QA Engineer and Sales Engineer.
- Pays at a high floor. 89% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at The MathWorks's jobs and locations has a median of $131,082.
- 7th among the largest filers in its industry. The MathWorks's median ($131,082) is below Microsoft and Oracle.
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Percentiles from The MathWorks's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What The MathWorks hires for
Bar: share of The MathWorks's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 99% of filings (15 occupations in total).
Show all 7 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $147,846 | 410 |
| QA Engineer | $119,912 | 136 |
| Sales Engineer | $132,018 | 35 |
| Industrial Engineer | $118,435 | 21 |
| IT Manager | $165,630 | 13 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $124,259 | 13 |
| Technical Writer | $106,496 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at The MathWorks.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 0% of filings
Mid-level · 39% of filings
Senior · 49% of filings
Expert · 12% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $122,970 | 245 |
| Senior · Level III | $147,846 | 311 |
| Expert · Level IV | $172,744 | 79 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
The MathWorks vs. industry peers
Roblox$255,200
ByteDance$211,000
Block$208,745
Snap$174,015
Microsoft$172,759
Oracle$143,062
The MathWorks$131,082
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 5132).
Where The MathWorks files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $131,082 | 294 |
| Detroit, MI | $120,800 | 15 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $105,910 |
| 25th | $120,994 |
| 50th (median) | $131,082 |
| 75th | $147,846 |
| 90th | $165,453 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $96,242 | $91,874 | $110,240 | 456 |
| FY2021 | $96,242 | $96,242 | $115,939 | 370 |
| FY2022 | $108,181 | $99,944 | $119,933 | 394 |
| FY2023 | $112,986 | $108,181 | $129,400 | 380 |
| FY2024 | $119,200 | $112,986 | $135,304 | 384 |
| FY2025 | $131,082 | $122,970 | $147,846 | 354 |
| FY2026 | $131,082 | $119,912 | $154,606 | 308 |
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 The MathWorks
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | $147,846 | $147.8k–$154.6k | 136 |
| Software Engineer | $131,082 | $123k–$131.1k | 74 |
| Senior Quality Engineer | $119,912 | $119.9k–$121.3k | 64 |
| Engineer in Engineering Development Group | $131,082 | $123k–$131.1k | 63 |
| Software Engineer in Test | $102,565 | $99.3k–$105.9k | 46 |
| Principal Software Engineer | $178,131 | $172.7k–$178.1k | 29 |
| Senior Software Engineer in Test | $120,994 | $119.9k–$122.3k | 22 |
| Senior Web Application Developer | $147,846 | $135.4k–$153.2k | 15 |
| Principal Quality Engineer | $140,525 | $139.4k–$142.6k | 11 |
| Senior Product Marketing Engineer | $132,018 | $132k–$140.6k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About The MathWorks
The MathWorks's filings list its industry as Software Publishers (Information sector, NAICS 5132). Its main U.S. filing address is in Natick, 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 Sales Engineer and the main metro areas are Boston, MA, Detroit, MI and San Jose, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
- Founded
- 1984
- Headquarters
- Natick
- Website
- mathworks.it
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does The MathWorks sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. The MathWorks filed 662 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 MathWorks pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on The MathWorks's H-1B filings is $131,082; half of filings fall between $120,994 and $147,846. Bonus and stock are not included.