Training and Development Specialist salary
From 740 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 13-1151: Training and Development Specialists
- Also filed as: Training Specialist
At a glance
- Mostly Level II (mid-level). 50% of Training and Development Specialist filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Open Avenues Foundation. 71 filings (10% of the total), median $64,709.
- Median up 26% since FY2020. From $63,918 in FY2020 to $80,662 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Training and Development Specialist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 740 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Training and Development Specialist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 13-1151, Training and Development Specialists). The median base salary is $70,325, 43% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $60,000 and $91,851. The most common wage level is Level II (mid-level), at 50% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (106), and Open Avenues Foundation is the employer that files the most (71).
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Top employers for Training and Development Specialist
Amazon19 filings · 3%$123,700
Artesia Soft18 filings · 2%$57,117
Amiti Consulting10 filings · 1%$73,819
The University Of Texas Rio Grande Valley10 filings · 1%$61,400
Employers with the most Training and Development Specialist filings. Bar: share of all Training and Development Specialist filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 17% of filings
Mid-level · 50% of filings
Senior · 18% of filings
Expert · 15% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $52,270 | 123 |
| Level II · Qualified | $66,061 | 367 |
| Level III · Experienced | $83,107 | 132 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $105,000 | 109 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Training and Development Specialist pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 19 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $81,000 | 106 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $59,620 | 84 |
| Washington, DC | $68,162 | 40 |
| San Jose, CA | $111,377 | 33 |
| Dallas, TX | $60,733 | 30 |
| Boston, MA | $80,000 | 25 |
| San Francisco, CA | $100,000 | 23 |
| Austin, TX | $85,000 | 19 |
| Chicago, IL | $72,000 | 19 |
| Seattle, WA | $117,000 | 19 |
| Houston, TX | $71,402 | 18 |
| Miami, FL | $81,905 | 18 |
| Atlanta, GA | $68,640 | 15 |
| San Diego, CA | $76,877 | 14 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $88,254 | 13 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $129,923 | 12 |
| Detroit, MI | $60,000 | 11 |
| Raleigh, NC | $98,000 | 11 |
| McAllen, TX | $61,400 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Training and Development Specialist does
Design or conduct work-related training and development programs to improve individual skills or organizational performance. May analyze organizational training needs or evaluate training effectiveness.
Typical tasks
- Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
- Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.
- Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual, to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.
- Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
- Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.
- Monitor, evaluate, or record training activities or program effectiveness.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Training and Development Specialists), the median annual wage was $69,280 in May 2025, with 458,300 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $70,325, 2% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,956 | $38,760 |
| 25th percentile | $60,000 | $50,110 |
| Median | $70,325 | $69,280 |
| 75th percentile | $91,851 | $95,050 |
| 90th percentile | $125,021 | $123,250 |
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 | $52,956 |
| 25th | $60,000 |
| 50th (median) | $70,325 |
| 75th | $91,851 |
| 90th | $125,021 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $63,918 | $59,800 | $82,998 | 275 |
| FY2021 | $70,000 | $60,000 | $94,700 | 256 |
| FY2022 | $68,640 | $61,000 | $86,082 | 356 |
| FY2023 | $66,560 | $60,000 | $83,000 | 274 |
| FY2024 | $65,000 | $58,323 | $82,032 | 340 |
| FY2025 | $66,955 | $57,400 | $80,800 | 415 |
| FY2026 | $80,662 | $63,773 | $103,817 | 325 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Training and Development Specialist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Training and Development Specialist jobs is $70,325 (740 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $60,000 and $91,851.
What does an entry-level Training and Development Specialist earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $52,270. Level I accounts for 17% of Training and Development Specialist filings.
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Training and Development Specialists?
Open Avenues Foundation (71), DREAM Venture Labs (21) and Amazon (19) filed the most Training and Development Specialist LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Training and Development Specialists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($70,325) is 2% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($69,280, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.