Cloud Architect H-1B Wage Level Breakdown 2026
H-1B Cloud Architect petitions show one of the strongest Level III–IV concentrations of any H-1B role — 69.4% of 52,840 certified filings (FY2022–2026) are at Level III or IV. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery that selects Level IV registrations first, Cloud Architect candidates have dramatically better odds than the average H-1B applicant.
Wage Level Distribution & 2026 Lottery Odds
| DOL Wage Level | Share of Filings | Median Wage | 25th–75th | Est. 2026 Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 3.2% | $112K | $98K–$128K | ~8% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 27.4% | $134K | $118K–$153K | ~22% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 41.8% | $163K | $145K–$188K | ~44% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 27.6% | $192K | $168K–$225K | ~67% |
Distribution across 52,840 certified Cloud Architect LCA filings (DOL FY2022–2026). Share-weighted, a typical Cloud Architect petition lands near ~46% selection odds — the highest of any commonly H-1B-sponsored infrastructure role.
Employers Filing Cloud Architects at Level III–IV
| Employer | Level | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | Level IV | 4,218 | $215K |
| Microsoft Corporation | Level III | 3,641 | $188K |
| Google LLC | Level IV | 2,874 | $222K |
| IBM Corporation | Level III | 1,932 | $158K |
| Accenture LLP | Level III | 1,427 | $148K |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions | Level II | 1,183 | $129K |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Level III | 943 | $162K |
Ranked by Level III–IV Cloud Architect filing volume (DOL LCA FY2022–2026).
What DOL Wage Levels Mean
- Level I (Entry): roughly the 17th percentile wage — new graduates and early-career hires.
- Level II (Qualified): ~34th percentile — some experience, the most common H-1B level.
- Level III (Experienced): ~50th percentile — independent, senior-leaning roles.
- Level IV (Expert): ~67th percentile and up — lead, principal, and managerial roles.
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Wage-level distribution aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M. Based on 52,840 certified Cloud Architect / Solutions Architect filings with a reported DOL prevailing wage level. Lottery-odds figures reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.