Wells Fargo salaries by job title (2026)
Wells Fargo filed 468 certified H-1B applications for full-time roles in FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). The median base salary is $149,510, and the middle half of offers fall between $129,854 and $159,000.
Wells Fargo base salary by job title
| Job title | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Software Engineer | $154,669 | $154,669 – $157,934 | 21 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $137,508 | $133,536 – $160,805 | 20 |
| Quantitative Analytics Specialist | $113,693 | $100,000 – $123,052 | 11 |
| Senior Quantitative Analytics Specialist | $158,692 | $146,882 – $167,000 | 8 |
| Securities Quantitative Analytics Associate | $131,000 | $119,000 – $150,004 | 6 |
By location
| Worksite | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte, NC | $135,117 | 226 |
| New York, NY | $160,805 | 51 |
| Iselin, NJ | $189,592 | 37 |
| Irving, TX | $139,000 | 31 |
| San Leandro, CA | $176,640 | 22 |
| Chandler, AZ | $134,514 | 18 |
| San Francisco, CA | $164,202 | 18 |
| Concord, CA | $143,000 | 13 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $157,934 | 7 |
| Wilmington, DE | $153,358 | 7 |
Take-home pay
Most of Wells Fargo's filings are for jobs in North Carolina. There, the median base of $149,510 leaves about $107,999 a year, or $9,000 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and North Carolina taxes for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions. For Lead Software Engineer ($154,669), it is about $111,320 a year. Use the North Carolina 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 | 1% |
| II: Qualified | 26% |
| III: Experienced | 23% |
| IV: Fully competent | 50% |
By occupation
| Occupation | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $154,669 | 244 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $123,843 | 79 |
| Mathematicians | $139,000 | 33 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $150,000 | 26 |
| Statisticians | $139,000 | 18 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $212,732 | 14 |
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 Wells Fargo?
The median base salary in Wells Fargo's 468 certified H-1B filings is $149,510 a year, and the middle half fall between $129,854 and $159,000. Bonuses and stock are extra.
How much does a Lead Software Engineer at Wells Fargo make?
The median base salary for Lead Software Engineer is $154,669 across 21 filings (middle 50%: $154,669 – $157,934).
Where does Wells Fargo pay the most?
Among locations with at least five filings, Iselin, NJ has the highest median base salary at $189,592.
What is $149,510 after tax in North Carolina?
About $107,999 a year ($9,000 a month) for a single filer after federal, Social Security, Medicare and North Carolina taxes.