UST
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 1,463 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Computer Systems Design and Related Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Aliso Viejo, CA
- Includes 2 legal entities
At a glance
- UST hires mid-level. 94% of its filings are Level II, 2.3 times the share across all H-1B employers (42%).
- Most filed: Software Engineer. 29% of its filings. After that come Systems Analyst and Systems Engineer / Architect.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 79% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $110,580, median prevailing wage $93,974.
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Percentiles from UST's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What UST hires for
Bar: share of UST's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 98% of filings (20 occupations in total).
Show all 10 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $118,599 | 424 |
| Systems Analyst | $100,714 | 317 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $122,793 | 247 |
| QA Engineer | $100,000 | 197 |
| Programmer Analyst | $101,890 | 102 |
| Management Consultant | $106,514 | 60 |
| Network Support Specialist | $83,085 | 43 |
| Data Scientist | $133,414 | 16 |
| Data Engineer | $125,036 | 14 |
| Database Administrator | $102,480 | 12 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at UST.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 0% of filings
Mid-level · 94% of filings
Senior · 6% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 1 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $109,283 | 1,372 |
| Senior · Level III | $146,680 | 83 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 7 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where UST files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 27 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $108,053 | 178 |
| Seattle, WA | $137,259 | 175 |
| Dallas, TX | $110,000 | 132 |
| Richmond, VA | $111,826 | 104 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $98,140 | 100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $113,796 | 94 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $103,500 | 80 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $109,500 | 69 |
| San Antonio, TX | $100,000 | 54 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $114,736 | 53 |
| St. Louis, MO | $109,355 | 40 |
| Chicago, IL | $104,770 | 37 |
| San Francisco, CA | $129,600 | 26 |
| Des Moines, IA | $110,732 | 24 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $114,600 | 24 |
| San Jose, CA | $139,443 | 23 |
| Austin, TX | $119,370 | 19 |
| Portland, OR | $92,442 | 18 |
| New York, NY | $115,000 | 16 |
| Houston, TX | $122,500 | 14 |
| Denver, CO | $117,021 | 13 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $90,000 | 13 |
| Boise, ID | $101,732 | 12 |
| Columbus, OH | $95,742 | 12 |
| Raleigh, NC | $115,524 | 12 |
| Tampa, FL | $112,387 | 10 |
| Washington, DC | $127,485 | 10 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $90,000 |
| 25th | $99,453 |
| 50th (median) | $110,580 |
| 75th | $128,155 |
| 90th | $145,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $85,000 | $77,771 | $95,000 | 972 |
| FY2021 | $89,147 | $80,457 | $102,000 | 608 |
| FY2022 | $90,000 | $80,271 | $99,865 | 635 |
| FY2023 | $95,910 | $87,410 | $106,850 | 673 |
| FY2024 | $100,328 | $90,000 | $115,000 | 845 |
| FY2025 | $108,160 | $95,886 | $126,942 | 932 |
| FY2026 | $113,198 | $103,699 | $131,975 | 531 |
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.
By legal entity
| Legal entity | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UST Global Inc | $111,403 | 1,366 |
| Ust Healthproof Inc. | $100,714 | 97 |
UST files under several company names; this page adds them up. Median shown at 10+ filings.
Job titles at UST
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Ii Software Engineering | $107,000 | $96.7k–$122k | 217 |
| Specialist I Software Engineering | $110,567 | $105.2k–$129.5k | 202 |
| Lead I Software Engineering | $100,561 | $90k–$114.5k | 102 |
| Project Manager | $115,000 | $106.2k–$130k | 93 |
| Architect I Software Testing | $100,741 | $95.1k–$109.5k | 70 |
| Software Architect | $123,552 | $109.6k–$135k | 67 |
| Lead Ii Software Testing | $99,813 | $91.9k–$112.6k | 59 |
| Specialist Ii Software Engineering | $111,005 | $105.1k–$120.2k | 52 |
| Delivery Manager | $145,000 | $132.1k–$151.3k | 40 |
| Consultant | $109,835 | $103.5k–$128.2k | 35 |
| Software Solution Architect | $148,036 | $136k–$163.3k | 31 |
| Product Manager | $120,819 | $111.7k–$128.2k | 29 |
| Lead I Software Testing | $94,300 | $89.4k–$106k | 27 |
| Developer Iii Software Engineering | $91,750 | $86.6k–$109k | 26 |
| Lead Ii DEVOPS Engineering | $107,204 | $97k–$133.2k | 22 |
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| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specialist I DEVOPS Engineering | $123,897 | $111k–$145.7k | 20 |
| Developer Ii Software Engineering | $89,710 | $86.1k–$103k | 19 |
| Specialist I Cloud Infrastructure Services | $102,960 | $97.9k–$115k | 17 |
| Lead I Cloud Infrastructure Services | $75,750 | $64.5k–$85.5k | 13 |
| Lead Ii Cloud Infrastructure Services | $83,085 | $74k–$86.4k | 13 |
| Architect Ii Enterprise Solutions | $162,000 | $118.1k–$171.5k | 11 |
| Lead Ii Business Analysis | $98,741 | $95.2k–$107k | 11 |
| Lead Ii Production Support | $115,000 | $114.1k–$120k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About UST
UST'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 Aliso Viejo, 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, Systems Analyst and Systems Engineer / Architect and the main metro areas are Atlanta, GA, Seattle, WA and Dallas, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does UST sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. UST filed 1,463 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 UST pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on UST's H-1B filings is $110,580; half of filings fall between $99,453 and $128,155. Bonus and stock are not included.