US companies save nearly $100,000 per H-1B hire as workers earn 16% less: Here’s why demand stays high
US companies save nearly $100,000 in payroll costs for each H-1B worker over six years, according to a National Bureau of Economic Research study cited by Newsweek. Analysing more than 340,000 hires between 2021 and 2024, researchers found H-1B employees earn 16% less than comparable US workers after adjustments. The report says strong employer demand persists despite limited visa slots and suggests significantly higher fees would not reduce hiring levels.
