MathWorks salaries by job title (2026)
MathWorks filed 306 certified H-1B applications for full-time roles in FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). The median base salary is $131,082, and the middle half of offers fall between $119,912 and $154,606.
MathWorks base salary by job title
| Job title | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | $154,606 | $154,606 – $154,606 | 54 |
| Engineer in Engineering Development Group | $131,082 | $131,082 – $131,082 | 36 |
| Software Engineer | $131,082 | $131,082 – $131,082 | 35 |
| Senior Quality Engineer | $119,912 | $119,912 – $119,912 | 33 |
| Software Engineer in Test | $99,299 | $99,299 – $105,900 | 22 |
| Principal Software Engineer | $178,131 | $178,131 – $178,131 | 16 |
| Senior Software Engineer in Test | $119,912 | $119,912 – $122,300 | 10 |
| Senior Web Application Developer | $145,010 | $135,413 – $154,606 | 8 |
| Principal Quality Engineer | $140,525 | $140,525 – $140,525 | 5 |
| Senior User Experience Researcher | $119,200 | $119,200 – $122,300 | 5 |
By location
| Worksite | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Natick, MA | $131,082 | 292 |
Take-home pay
Most of MathWorks's filings are for jobs in Massachusetts. There, the median base of $131,082 leaves about $93,923 a year, or $7,827 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Massachusetts taxes for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions. For Senior Software Engineer ($154,606), it is about $108,718 a year. Use the Massachusetts 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 |
|---|---|
| II: Qualified | 40% |
| III: Experienced | 47% |
| IV: Fully competent | 13% |
By occupation
| Occupation | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $142,141 | 173 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $119,912 | 79 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $119,200 | 11 |
| Sales Engineers | $143,520 | 11 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $172,372 | 9 |
| Technical Writers | $107,918 | 6 |
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 MathWorks?
The median base salary in MathWorks's 306 certified H-1B filings is $131,082 a year, and the middle half fall between $119,912 and $154,606. Bonuses and stock are extra.
How much does a Senior Software Engineer at MathWorks make?
The median base salary for Senior Software Engineer is $154,606 across 54 filings (middle 50%: $154,606 – $154,606).
What is $131,082 after tax in Massachusetts?
About $93,923 a year ($7,827 a month) for a single filer after federal, Social Security, Medicare and Massachusetts taxes.