Well, you would expect the H1-B salaries to be below the average since most programmers on an H1-B are relatively early in their careers. I've hired a number o

Well, you would expect the H1-B salaries to be below the average since most programmers on an H1-B are relatively early in their careers. I've hired a number of software engineers, both citizens and those needing H1-B sponsorship and a visa was never viewed as a significant factor in the offer amount nor was it viewed as an opportunity to get someone on the cheap.