Last Updated Apr 2026
Richmond, VA
7,754 employees
Est. 1906
virginia.gov
Virginia Department of Transportation — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Virginia Department of Transportation H1B Salaries
Virginia Department of Transportation H-1B salary data for all visa-sponsored positions, from Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed with the Department of Labor. H-1B employers must pay the higher of the actual wage or the prevailing wage for the occupation and area of employment.
Salary Distribution (2026)
$100k
$130k
$160k
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architect Engineer I | 9 | $68,000 | $82,000 | $106,892 |
| Engineer Structure And Bridge | 4 | $71,074 | $74,500 | $78,750 |
| Information Technology Specialist Iii | 4 | $105,000 | $129,574 | $129,574 |
| Program Admin Specialist Iii | 4 | $79,824 | $79,824 | $104,767 |
| Business Data Analyst | 4 | $59,550 | $80,194 | $92,588 |
| Data Scientist | 4 | $97,500 | $100,246 | $137,505 |
| Research Scientist | 3 | $69,680 | $72,322 | $75,008 |
| Senior Planning And Data Specialist | 2 | $124,984 | $125,641 | $126,298 |
| Business Data Analyst/Decision Scientist | 2 | $117,238 | $118,997 | $120,755 |
| Transportation Planner | 2 | $63,208 | $69,761 | $76,313 |
| Architect/Engineer | 2 | $82,500 | $82,500 | $82,500 |
| It Solutions Architect Senior | 2 | $107,888 | $118,548 | $129,209 |
| Engineering Specialist Gis | 2 | $90,000 | $92,277 | $94,554 |
| Ae I/Engineer Hydraulics | 2 | $88,429 | $88,429 | $88,429 |
| Eng Sr Project Manager | 2 | $141,561 | $146,587 | $151,612 |
| Planning Engineer | 2 | $53,664 | $53,664 | $53,664 |
| Engineer Land Use | 2 | $94,368 | $94,368 | $94,368 |
| Area Construction Engineer | 2 | $123,971 | $129,023 | $134,075 |
| Engineer Planning | 2 | $70,000 | $70,868 | $71,735 |
| Eng Sr Project Management | 1 | $156,160 | $156,160 | $156,160 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, Virginia | 49 | $53,664 | $86,359 | $162,740 |
| Charlottesville, Virginia | 10 | $69,680 | $73,000 | $95,877 |
| Staunton, Virginia | 9 | $53,664 | $88,429 | $102,189 |
| Fairfax, Virginia | 5 | $82,576 | $141,561 | $156,160 |
| Suffolk, Virginia | 5 | $53,664 | $87,348 | $134,075 |
| Mechanicsville, Virginia | 3 | $103,030 | $120,198 | $129,574 |
| Culpepper, Virginia | 3 | $76,000 | $88,802 | $88,802 |
| Bristol, Virginia | 2 | $82,500 | $82,500 | $82,500 |
| Williamsburg, Virginia | 2 | $94,368 | $94,368 | $94,368 |
| Colonial Heights, Virginia | 1 | $78,270 | $78,270 | $78,270 |
Similar Visa Sponsors
Newington, CT
3K employees
Connecticut Department of Transportation
H-1B Filings31
PERM Filings2
GC Commitment6.5%
View More Details
Lacey, WA
7K employees
Wsdot
H-1B Filings12
PERM Filings1
GC Commitment8.3%
View More Details
Seattle, WA
Port of Seattle
H-1B Filings5
PERM Filings0
GC Commitment0%
View More Details
Phoenix, AZ
280 employees
PrePass, LLC
H-1B Filings0
PERM Filings1
GC CommitmentN/A
View More Details
Barre, VT
Vermont Agency of Transportation
H-1B Filings3
PERM Filings0
GC Commitment0%
View More Details
Olympia, WA
1K employees
Washington State Department of Licensing
H-1B Filings1
PERM Filings1
GC Commitment100%
View More Details
Frequently Asked Questions
Virginia Department of Transportation pays a median H-1B salary of $86,359 for sponsored positions, with an average of $92,146. The average prevailing wage across Virginia Department of Transportation's filings is $78,776. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
U.S. Immigration Solved
Ready to modernize your immigration program?
U.S. Immigration Solved
Ready to modernize your immigration program?
What now
Let's discuss your immigration needs
and build a solution that works.
Start today