2026 Wage-Weighted Lottery in Effect

H1B Salary Data 2026

Average salaries, DOL prevailing wage levels, and top-paying companies — by H1B job title. Higher-level roles now have significantly better lottery odds.

15%
Level I lottery rate
28%
Level II lottery rate
45%
Level III lottery rate
61%
Level IV lottery rate

H1B Salary by Job Title

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Software Engineer

$130K$200K

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Data Scientist

$125K$195K

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Product Manager

$130K$210K

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DevOps Engineer

$120K$185K

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Data Engineer

$120K$185K

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Cloud Architect

$140K$220K

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Cybersecurity Analyst

$110K$170K

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Financial Analyst

$90K$150K

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Mechanical Engineer

$85K$140K

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Registered Nurse

$80K$130K

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Research Scientist

$105K$175K

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Business Analyst

$90K$145K

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UI/UX Designer

$95K$155K

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Network Engineer

$95K$155K

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QA Engineer

$90K$150K

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Machine Learning Engineer

$150K$230K

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Java Developer

$110K$175K

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Python Developer

$115K$185K

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Full Stack Developer

$120K$190K

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Frontend Developer

$110K$175K

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Backend Engineer

$120K$185K

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Electrical Engineer

$90K$150K

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Embedded Systems Engineer

$100K$165K

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Database Administrator

$95K$155K

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Supply Chain Analyst

$80K$135K

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Project Manager

$100K$165K

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Pharmacist

$125K$165K

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Physical Therapist

$75K$120K

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Systems Engineer

$100K$160K

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Mobile Developer

$115K$185K

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Why Salary Matters More Than Ever in 2026

USCIS implemented the wage-weighted H1B lottery starting with the FY2027 cap season (registrations opened March 2026). Your lottery selection odds are now directly tied to your DOL prevailing wage level:

Level I (Entry)15% selection
~$70K–$90K · Very low odds
Level II (Qualified)28% selection
~$90K–$120K · Below average
Level III (Experienced)45% selection
~$120K–$160K · Near average
Level IV (Full)61% selection
$160K+ · Best odds

Strategy: target roles and companies that file at Level III or Level IV. Use the salary pages below to identify which employers consistently pay top-level wages for your occupation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average H1B salary in the US?

The average H1B salary in the US is approximately $120,000–$160,000 per year. Tech roles (software engineer, data scientist, cloud architect) average higher at $140,000–$200,000+. The figures above are based on DOL LCA prevailing wage data from 2026.

How are H1B prevailing wages determined?

The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each job title and geographic area based on the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey. Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your assigned level — Level I through Level IV, where Level IV is the highest (roughly the 67th percentile).

Which companies pay the highest H1B salaries?

Large tech companies (Google, Meta, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon) consistently pay Level III–IV wages and often exceed them. Meta and Google software engineers average $200,000+ in total LCA-certified wages. Staffing firms and small employers typically file at Level I–II.