AT&T salaries by job title (2026)
AT&T filed 407 certified H-1B applications for full-time roles in FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). The median base salary is $167,692, and the middle half of offers fall between $155,150 and $181,180.
AT&T base salary by job title
| Job title | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Software Engineering | $165,540 | $158,630 – $172,931 | 68 |
| Lead System Engineering | $164,658 | $158,159 – $170,000 | 52 |
| Lead Member of Technical Staff | $193,928 | $186,471 – $200,000 | 23 |
| Senior Software Engineering | $156,000 | $148,600 – $159,120 | 21 |
| Principal Member of Technical Staff | $202,136 | $199,808 – $205,183 | 15 |
| Principal Software Engineering | $181,642 | $175,190 – $188,098 | 15 |
| Principal System Engineering | $184,476 | $179,453 – $194,643 | 15 |
| Lead Cybersecurity | $162,498 | $158,200 – $167,692 | 13 |
| Senior System Engineering | $151,604 | $145,000 – $153,470 | 13 |
| Lead Data/AI Engineering | $166,726 | $161,102 – $171,347 | 11 |
| Lead Advanced Analytics | $150,000 | $143,533 – $163,696 | 7 |
| Senior Tech Product Mgr | $137,784 | $127,158 – $143,758 | 7 |
| Sr Specialist Member of Technical Staff | $141,156 | $137,500 – $151,650 | 7 |
| Lead Inventive Scientist | $194,162 | $190,831 – $195,216 | 6 |
| Principal Cybersecurity | $177,500 | $174,950 – $183,894 | 6 |
By location
| Worksite | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Plano, TX | $165,360 | 176 |
| Dallas, TX | $168,892 | 78 |
| Alpharetta, GA | $157,520 | 50 |
| Bothell, WA | $177,468 | 40 |
| Middletown, NJ | $185,000 | 29 |
| Bedminster, NJ | $194,162 | 6 |
| Atlanta, GA | $164,190 | 5 |
Take-home pay
Most of AT&T's filings are for jobs in Texas. There, the median base of $167,692 leaves about $125,883 a year, or $10,490 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Texas taxes for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions. For Lead Software Engineering ($165,540), it is about $124,413 a year. Use the Texas paycheck calculator to add a 401(k), a spouse or children.
Experience levels
Each filing names the prevailing-wage level the job was matched to, from entry level (I) to fully competent (IV).
| Wage level | Share of filings |
|---|---|
| I: Entry level | 6% |
| II: Qualified | 19% |
| III: Experienced | 9% |
| IV: Fully competent | 66% |
By occupation
| Occupation | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $166,672 | 191 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $174,735 | 56 |
| Computer Network Architects | $175,000 | 35 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $161,526 | 34 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $164,190 | 17 |
| Information Security Analysts | $164,235 | 17 |
About this data
- Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA disclosure data for FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). Only certified H-1B applications for full-time positions are counted (384,130 filings).
- Each figure is the base wage the employer stated on the application, converted to a yearly amount. Bonuses, stock (RSUs) and benefits are not included, so total pay at large tech firms is usually much higher.
- An application is filed before a worker starts and can cover a range of pay; we use the lower end of that range. Not every application leads to a hire.
- Median: half of filings are above, half below. Middle 50%: the range between the 25th and 75th percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary at AT&T?
The median base salary in AT&T's 407 certified H-1B filings is $167,692 a year, and the middle half fall between $155,150 and $181,180. Bonuses and stock are extra.
How much does a Lead Software Engineering at AT&T make?
The median base salary for Lead Software Engineering is $165,540 across 68 filings (middle 50%: $158,630 – $172,931).
Where does AT&T pay the most?
Among locations with at least five filings, Bedminster, NJ has the highest median base salary at $194,162.
What is $167,692 after tax in Texas?
About $125,883 a year ($10,490 a month) for a single filer after federal, Social Security, Medicare and Texas taxes.