The Trade Desk
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 100 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Software Publishers
- Main U.S. filing address: Irvine, CA
At a glance
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 66% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $151,400, median prevailing wage $139,506.
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Percentiles from The Trade Desk's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What The Trade Desk hires for
Bar: share of The Trade Desk's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 99% of filings (11 occupations in total).
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $157,123 | 51 |
| Data Scientist | $151,400 | 24 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at The Trade Desk.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 18% of filings
Mid-level · 34% of filings
Senior · 33% of filings
Expert · 15% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $137,600 | 17 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $150,200 | 33 |
| Senior · Level III | $168,356 | 32 |
| Expert · Level IV | $199,157 | 14 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where The Trade Desk files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 4 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $164,966 | 30 |
| New York, NY | $151,400 | 27 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $137,600 | 15 |
| San Jose, CA | $183,100 | 11 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $113,800 |
| 25th | $137,515 |
| 50th (median) | $151,400 |
| 75th | $181,800 |
| 90th | $201,400 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $108,791 | $104,200 | $120,013 | 18 |
| FY2021 | $117,000 | $101,316 | $148,700 | 27 |
| FY2022 | $128,700 | $117,000 | $155,547 | 35 |
| FY2023 | $141,600 | $122,169 | $170,055 | 35 |
| FY2024 | $150,200 | $128,502 | $178,200 | 45 |
| FY2025 | $151,400 | $137,259 | $176,087 | 55 |
| FY2026 | $151,400 | $137,600 | $184,558 | 45 |
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 Trade Desk
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $144,500 | $137.3k–$151.4k | 22 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $183,100 | $166.5k–$186.5k | 16 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About The Trade Desk
The Trade Desk's filings list its industry as Software Publishers (Information sector, NAICS 5132). Its main U.S. filing address is in Irvine, CA 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 Seattle, WA, New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does The Trade Desk sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. The Trade Desk filed 100 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 Trade Desk pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on The Trade Desk's H-1B filings is $151,400; half of filings fall between $137,515 and $181,800. Bonus and stock are not included.