Data Analyst H-1B Wage Level Breakdown 2026
Most certified H-1B Data Analyst petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified)(50.1% of 11,614 filings). Because the proposed 2026 wage-weighted lottery favors higher DOL prevailing wage levels, the level your employer files at directly shapes your selection odds.
Wage Level Distribution & 2026 Lottery Odds
| DOL Wage Level | Share of Filings | Median Wage | 25th–75th | Est. 2026 Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 26.8% | $76K | $66K–$85K | ~15% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 50.1% | $93K | $83K–$105K | ~28% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 16.2% | $118K | $100K–$139K | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 6.9% | $131K | $117K–$155K | ~61% |
Distribution across 11,614 certified Data Analyst LCA filings (DOL FY2022–2026). Lottery-odds column reflects the proposed 2026 wage-weighted selection model (Level I ~15%, II ~28%, III ~45%, IV ~61%); share-weighted, a typical Data Analyst petition lands near ~30%.
Employers Filing Data Analysts at Level III–IV
These employers most often file Data Analyst petitions at the higher prevailing wage levels — the tiers with the strongest selection odds under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery.
| Employer | Level | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wal-mart Associates, Inc. | Level III | 164 | $121K |
| Capgemini America, Inc. | Level III | 129 | $125K |
| Kforce Inc. | Level III | 46 | $117K |
| Intuit Inc. | Level IV | 44 | $163K |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | Level IV | 18 | $162K |
| The Vanguard Group | Level IV | 18 | $135K |
| Stripe, Inc. | Level IV | 14 | $123K |
| Optum Services, Inc. | Level IV | 12 | $120K |
Ranked by Level III–IV Data Analyst filing volume. Linked employers have a full per-company wage breakdown.
What DOL Wage Levels Mean
Every H-1B Labor Condition Application is filed at one of four DOL prevailing wage levels, set by the role's required experience and the OES survey for the occupation and location:
- 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 11,614 certified Data Analyst filings with a reported DOL prevailing wage level. Lottery-odds figures reflect the proposed 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.