Kansas H-1B Wage Level Breakdown 2026
Most certified H-1B petitions in Kansas are filed at Level II (Qualified)(43.9% of 8,151 filings). Because the 2026 wage-weighted lottery gives higher DOL prevailing wage levels more entries in the selection pool (Level IV = 4, III = 3, II = 2, I = 1), where your employer files directly shapes your selection odds.
Wage Level Distribution & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
| DOL Wage Level | Share of Filings | Median Wage | 25th–75th | 2026 Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 22.3% | $70K | $60K–$82K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 43.9% | $85K | $75K–$96K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 20.2% | $110K | $95K–$136K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 13.6% | $127K | $113K–$145K | 4× |
Distribution across 8,151 certified LCA filings with a Kansas worksite (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.
Kansas Employers Filing at Level III–IV
These Kansas employers most often file 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile USA, Inc. | Level IV | 112 | $125K |
| The University of Kansas Physicians | Level III | 81 | $216K |
| The University of Kansas Medical Center | Level III | 62 | $210K |
| IBM Corporation | Level III | 59 | $91K |
| University of Kansas Medical Center | Level III | 59 | $239K |
| Garmin International Inc. | Level IV | 48 | $133K |
| Kiewit Engineering Group Inc. | Level IV | 42 | $150K |
| Black & Veatch Corporation | Level IV | 36 | $111K |
Ranked by Level III–IV filing volume in Kansas. Linked employers have a full sponsorship profile.
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 8,151 certified filings with a Kansas worksite and 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.