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Trump proposal would sharply raise H-1B minimum salaries for US employers
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Published on 8 May 2026
Entry level software in San Francisco would need $162000
A Trump administration proposal seeks to sharply raise H-1B visa minimum salaries, including setting an entry level software engineer wage in San Francisco at $162,000. Supporters say it will stop foreign workers from undercutting American pay, but critics warn it could increase employer costs by billions and reduce job opportunities for younger US talent.
- Proposed H-1B minimum salaries would rise significantly
- San Francisco entry level software pay could hit $162000
- Goal is to prevent wage undercutting
- Opponents expect higher employer costs and fewer opportunities
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