DevOps Engineer H-1B Wage Level Breakdown 2026
H-1B DevOps Engineer petitions are distributed more evenly across wage tiers than most tech roles, Level III (34.7%) is the second largest cohort behind Level II (41.3%) across 87,420 certified filings (FY2022–2026). Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, where Level IV gets first priority, the DevOps role's above-average share of higher tiers gives candidates better selection odds than the average H-1B applicant.
Wage Level Distribution & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
| DOL Wage Level | Share of Filings | Median Wage | 25th–75th | 2026 Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 6.8% | $82K | $74K–$97K | ~8% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 41.3% | $101K | $92K–$118K | ~22% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 34.7% | $133K | $118K–$155K | ~44% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 17.2% | $158K | $141K–$190K | ~67% |
Distribution across 87,420 certified DevOps Engineer LCA filings (DOL FY2022–2026). Lottery-odds column reflects the 2026 wage-weighted selection model; share-weighted, a typical DevOps Engineer petition lands near ~39%, above the all-H1B average of ~18%.
Employers Filing DevOps Engineers at Level III–IV
These employers most often file DevOps Engineer petitions at higher prevailing wage levels, the tiers with the strongest selection odds under the 2026 lottery.
| Employer | Level | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | Level III | 3,847 | $168K |
| Microsoft Corporation | Level III | 2,914 | $175K |
| Google LLC | Level IV | 2,203 | $204K |
| Apple Inc. | Level IV | 1,642 | $191K |
| Capgemini America, Inc. | Level II | 1,438 | $108K |
| Infosys Limited | Level II | 1,207 | $97K |
| Deloitte Consulting LLP | Level III | 984 | $145K |
Ranked by Level III–IV DevOps Engineer filing volume (DOL LCA FY2022–2026).
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 87,420 certified DevOps Engineer filings with a reported DOL prevailing wage level. Lottery entry-weight figures reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level.