Community and Social Service Specialist salary
From 71 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 21-1099: Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 48% of Community and Social Service Specialist filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 22% since FY2020. From $43,347 in FY2020 to $53,040 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Community and Social Service Specialist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 71 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Community and Social Service Specialist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 21-1099, Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other). The median base salary is $48,000, 61% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $45,178 and $55,083. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 48% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 34% of filings
Mid-level · 48% of filings
Senior · 18% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $45,760 | 21 |
| Level II · Qualified | $45,552 | 30 |
| Level III · Experienced | $53,726 | 11 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Community and Social Service Specialist pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis, MN | $45,552 | 14 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Community and Social Service Specialist does
All community and social service specialists not listed separately.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other), the median annual wage was $56,730 in May 2025, with 107,730 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $48,000, 15% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,600 | $37,310 |
| 25th percentile | $45,178 | $45,920 |
| Median | $48,000 | $56,730 |
| 75th percentile | $55,083 | $69,910 |
| 90th percentile | $70,845 | $84,210 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $41,600 |
| 25th | $45,178 |
| 50th (median) | $48,000 |
| 75th | $55,083 |
| 90th | $70,845 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $43,347 | $40,908 | $52,062 | 16 |
| FY2021 | $46,800 | $42,000 | $69,948 | 13 |
| FY2022 | $45,760 | $42,733 | $52,375 | 14 |
| FY2023 | $49,960 | $40,908 | $52,665 | 28 |
| FY2024 | $37,606 | $37,606 | $45,391 | 67 |
| FY2025 | $46,155 | $44,190 | $53,726 | 51 |
| FY2026 | $53,040 | $45,695 | $61,455 | 20 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Community and Social Service Specialist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Community and Social Service Specialist jobs is $48,000 (71 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $45,178 and $55,083.
What does an entry-level Community and Social Service Specialist earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $45,760. Level I accounts for 34% of Community and Social Service Specialist filings.
Do H-1B Community and Social Service Specialists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($48,000) is 15% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($56,730, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.