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Training and Development Specialists: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 13-1151. 1,586 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $70,000, middle half $60,000–$95,000.
Applications (LCAs)1,586
Median offered salary$70,000
Middle half of salaries$60,000–$95,000
10th–90th percentile$50,433–$126,600
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 238 | $51,301 |
| Level II (qualified) | 576 | $65,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | 227 | $84,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 234 | $110,885 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Cities
- New York, NY$105,446
- Artesia, CA$58,178
- Austin, TX$86,902
- Ashburn, VA$66,872
- Chicago, IL$74,880
- Houston, TX$76,250
- Brooklyn, NY$84,672
- San Jose, CA$80,063
- Washington, DC$82,000
Job titles
- Training and Development Specialist174
- Training Specialist63
- Technical Trainer43
- IT Training and Development Specialist34
- Law Fellow24
- Training & Development Specialist23
- IT Training Specialist17
- HR Training Coordinator15
- Business Management Fellow15
- Education Consultant14
- IT Trainer12
- QA Instructor11
- Training and Development Specialists10
- Technical Training Specialist10
- Instructional Designer10
- Specialist, Clinician Learning and Development9
- IT Technical Trainer8
- Hospitality Manager7
- Program Manager II7
- Trainer7
- Learning and Development Specialist7
- Learning Design Specialist6
- Software Training Specialist6
- Management Development Specialist6
- Case Manager6
- Finance Fellow6
- Training Specialist(Administrative Program Support 4, Lv. 4)5
- Program Manager5
- Psychometrician5
- Technical Training Specialist III5
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 320 | $69,000 |
| FY2024 | 401 | $66,560 |
| FY2025 | 464 | $66,980 |
| FY2026 | 401 | $82,000 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).