Full Stack Developer salary
From 6,246 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only. Which titles are included
- Job titles like “Full Stack Developer” across occupation codes
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 55% of Full Stack Developer filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Pay depends on the city. Among the 10 metro areas with the most filings, the median ranges from $106,040 in Philadelphia, PA to $170,950 in San Jose, CA.
- Median up 22% since FY2020. From $96,027 in FY2020 to $116,709 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Full Stack Developer H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 6,246 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Full Stack Developer jobs in FY2025–FY2026, counting filings whose job title matches across occupation codes. The median base salary is $112,986, 8% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $100,648 and $132,084. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 55% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 20% of filings
Mid-level · 55% of filings
Senior · 15% of filings
Expert · 9% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $90,000 | 1,157 |
| Level II · Qualified | $111,650 | 3,125 |
| Level III · Experienced | $134,971 | 876 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $156,998 | 533 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Full Stack Developer pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
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Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $85,000 |
| 25th | $100,648 |
| 50th (median) | $112,986 |
| 75th | $132,084 |
| 90th | $156,998 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $96,027 | $85,488 | $114,400 | 1,824 |
| FY2021 | $98,800 | $89,000 | $121,139 | 2,429 |
| FY2022 | $99,000 | $88,629 | $123,352 | 3,106 |
| FY2023 | $103,000 | $95,326 | $123,619 | 2,724 |
| FY2024 | $105,910 | $91,005 | $123,781 | 2,902 |
| FY2025 | $109,999 | $96,366 | $130,000 | 3,517 |
| FY2026 | $116,709 | $105,477 | $135,000 | 2,729 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Full Stack Developer make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Full Stack Developer jobs is $112,986 (6,246 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $100,648 and $132,084.
What does an entry-level Full Stack Developer earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $90,000. Level I accounts for 20% of Full Stack Developer filings.
Which city pays H-1B Full Stack Developers the most?
Among metro areas with at least 100 filings, San Francisco, CA has the highest median base salary for Full Stack Developer jobs: $180,480 (146 filings).