Full Stack Developer H-1B Wage Level Breakdown 2026

Most certified H-1B Full Stack Developer petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified)(51.6% of 47,842 filings). Because the 2026 wage-weighted lottery favors higher DOL prevailing wage levels, the level your employer files at directly shapes your selection odds.

15.7%
Level I
$80K median
51.6%
Level II
$100K median
22.8%
Level III
$124K median
9.9%
Level IV
$148K median

Wage Level Distribution & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight

DOL Wage LevelShare of FilingsMedian Wage25th–75th2026 Lottery Entries
Level I (Entry)15.7%$80K$70K–$96K1×
Level II (Qualified)51.6%$100K$88K–$118K2×
Level III (Experienced)22.8%$124K$110K–$145K3×
Level IV (Expert)9.9%$148K$130K–$172K4×

Distribution across 47,842 certified Full Stack Developer LCA filings (DOL FY2022–2026). Entry-weight column reflects the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026 (Level IV = 4 entries, III = 3, II = 2, I = 1 in the registration pool). USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.

Employers Filing Full Stack Developers at Level III–IV

These employers most often file Full Stack Developer petitions at the higher prevailing wage levels, the tiers with the strongest selection odds under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery.

EmployerLevelFilingsMedian Wage
Infosys LimitedLevel III3,204$118K
Tata Consultancy Services LimitedLevel III2,848$112K
Wipro LimitedLevel III2,102$110K
Cognizant Technology SolutionsLevel III1,824$108K
HCL America, Inc.Level III1,408$112K
Capgemini America, Inc.Level III1,104$115K
Google LLCLevel IV842$158K

Ranked by Level III–IV Full Stack Developer filing volume (DOL 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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Based on 47,842 certified Full Stack Developer LCA filings (DOL FY2022–2026) with a reported DOL prevailing wage level. IT services companies dominate Level III volume; product companies filing at Level IV offer significantly stronger lottery odds.