City guides / Dallas–Fort Worth
Dallas–Fort Worth
Fast-growing, with no state income tax and more affordable housing than the coasts.
Guide Wages: DOL wage year 2026-27 H-1B filings: DOL disclosure data
What the jobs pay
Prevailing wages for the Dallas–Fort Worth–Arlington metro area. Your employer must pay at least the wage for your job's level. Explore every job and level →
H-1B salaries here by job: Software Developers · Computer Occupations, All Other · Data Scientists · Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers · Computer Programmers · Computer and Information Systems Managers · Computer Systems Analysts · Industrial Engineers · Mechanical Engineers · Financial and Investment Analysts · Accountants and Auditors · Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
| Job | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $95,202 | $116,896 | $138,590 | $160,285 |
| Data Scientists | $75,691 | $99,299 | $122,907 | $146,515 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $81,453 | $101,587 | $121,701 | $141,835 |
| Electrical Engineers | $79,435 | $103,771 | $128,086 | $152,422 |
| Management Analysts | $70,075 | $91,042 | $112,029 | $132,995 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $61,381 | $76,877 | $92,352 | $107,848 |
| Registered Nurses | $74,776 | $87,734 | $100,693 | $113,651 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (universities) | $67,130 | $104,190 | $141,250 | $178,310 |
Who sponsors here
43,100 certified H-1B applications (LCAs) from 7,821 employers for jobs in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX area. Certified H-1B LCAs decided July 2025 to June 2026. Typical offered pay: $95,000 to $139,500 (middle half), median $113,000.
| Employer | H-1B filings here | Median pay | Green card filings (all US) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infosys LimitedPERM green card filings suspended | 1385 | $92,500 | — |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions Us CorpPERM green card filings suspended | 1096 | $118,500 | — |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments | 896 | $119,000 | — |
| Citibank, N.A. | 597 | $157,500 | 660 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 587 | $155,000 | 1,451 |
| Compunnel Software Group, Inc | 574 | $115,000 | 628 |
| Tata Consultancy Services LimitedPERM green card filings suspended | 562 | $92,500 | 508 |
| Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 520 | $150,000 | 842 |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | 399 | $157,000 | 987 |
| American Airlines, Inc. | 382 | $113,000 | 176 |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 360 | $145,500 | 14 |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. Llc | 350 | $123,000 | 550 |
| Wipro LimitedPERM green card filings suspended | 336 | $99,000 | 506 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 325 | $143,000 | 57 |
| At&T Services, Inc. | 324 | $166,500 | 367 |
Most common jobs
Where the jobs are
- Dallas 7272
- Plano 6203
- Irving 5500
- Frisco 2346
- Richardson 1933
- Westlake 1800
- Mckinney 1196
- Fort Worth 999
- Coppell 678
- Aubrey 675
One LCA can cover more than one worker, and a filing is not an approved petition. Green card filings are certified PERM applications for the employer nationwide. Search sponsors by job →
Taxes
Texas has no personal income tax. Property taxes are relatively high. Texas Comptroller: taxes
The good
- No state income tax
- Houses are more affordable than on either coast
- Large, growing Indian community in Irving, Plano, Frisco and Coppell
The hard
- Prevailing wages are lower than in the Bay Area or Seattle
- You will almost certainly need a car
- Summers are very hot
Community
Irving, Plano, Frisco, Coppell and Richardson have large South Asian communities.
Home away from home
Places of worship, Indian and Asian groceries, restaurants and community groups in and around the city, from OpenStreetMap. Tap a pin or a name for the address.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, updated weekly. Listings depend on what volunteers have mapped, so some places are missing; anyone can add them.
Cost of living
For a realistic budget by family size, see the MIT Living Wage Calculator for this metro area. Compare it with the wage table above to see how far a Level I or II salary goes.
Sources: DOL OFLC wage library, DOL LCA and PERM disclosure data, Texas Comptroller: taxes, MIT Living Wage Calculator. Last verified 2026-09-26.