Python Developer salary
From 592 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only. Which titles are included
- Job titles like “Python Developer” across occupation codes
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 58% of Python Developer filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 16% since FY2020. From $94,307 in FY2020 to $109,283 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Python Developer H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 592 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Python Developer jobs in FY2025–FY2026, counting filings whose job title matches across occupation codes. The median base salary is $105,997, 14% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $91,000 and $119,625. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 58% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 28% of filings
Mid-level · 58% of filings
Senior · 12% of filings
Expert · 2% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $90,000 | 161 |
| Level II · Qualified | $108,077 | 335 |
| Level III · Experienced | $132,267 | 67 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $154,066 | 12 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Python Developer pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 12 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $108,826 | 109 |
| New York, NY | $104,000 | 69 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $105,206 | 47 |
| Charlotte, NC | $112,424 | 43 |
| Washington, DC | $103,250 | 38 |
| Atlanta, GA | $104,000 | 33 |
| Austin, TX | $108,826 | 25 |
| San Jose, CA | $131,040 | 25 |
| Chicago, IL | $106,780 | 16 |
| San Francisco, CA | $113,901 | 16 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $105,976 | 13 |
| Richmond, VA | $107,950 | 12 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $82,578 |
| 25th | $91,000 |
| 50th (median) | $105,997 |
| 75th | $119,625 |
| 90th | $135,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $94,307 | $86,000 | $99,250 | 240 |
| FY2021 | $96,110 | $86,158 | $113,266 | 286 |
| FY2022 | $94,037 | $81,604 | $101,800 | 372 |
| FY2023 | $99,008 | $87,971 | $110,000 | 303 |
| FY2024 | $101,192 | $87,032 | $114,120 | 296 |
| FY2025 | $105,997 | $91,911 | $118,750 | 332 |
| FY2026 | $109,283 | $89,000 | $120,000 | 260 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Python Developer make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Python Developer jobs is $105,997 (592 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $91,000 and $119,625.
What does an entry-level Python Developer earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $90,000. Level I accounts for 28% of Python Developer filings.