UST salaries in Des Moines, IA
Based on 24 certified H-1B filings by UST in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Base salary only.
Median salary$110,732
Middle 50%$102.1k–$119.5k
vs. all employers here+10%comparison median $100,838
Filings24FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
All employers here
$80k$90k$100k$110k$120k$130k$140k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $91,500 |
| 25th | $102,059 |
| 50th (median) | $110,732 |
| 75th | $119,516 |
| 90th | $124,646 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $90,000 | $83,466 | $101,177 | 15 |
| FY2021 | $92,500 | $84,000 | $102,500 | 21 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2023 | $96,694 | $92,716 | $103,107 | 17 |
| FY2024 | $102,015 | $88,000 | $114,003 | 15 |
| FY2025 | $110,631 | $98,500 | $118,033 | 14 |
| FY2026 | $110,732 | $108,376 | $118,231 | 10 |
By job
| Job | Median here | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | too few | 7 |
| Systems Analyst | too few | 4 |
| QA Engineer | too few | 4 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | too few | 4 |
| Network Support Specialist | too few | 2 |
Jobs with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings; links go to all employers for that job in Des Moines, IA.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $110,732 | 24 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.