Product Manager H-1B Wage Level Breakdown 2026
Most certified H-1B Product Manager petitions are filed at Level III (Experienced)(39.2% of 15,871 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) | 5.6% | $115K | $88K–$142K | ~15% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 28.4% | $137K | $111K–$165K | ~28% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 39.2% | $158K | $133K–$180K | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 26.8% | $170K | $140K–$206K | ~61% |
Distribution across 15,871 certified Product Manager 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 Product Manager petition lands near ~43%.
Employers Filing Product Managers at Level III–IV
These employers most often file Product Manager 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 | 285 | $163K |
| Google LLC | Level III | 250 | $190K |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | Level IV | 230 | $227K |
| Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. | Level III | 224 | $157K |
| Microsoft Corporation | Level IV | 209 | $210K |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | Level III | 199 | $157K |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Level IV | 83 | $160K |
| ByteDance Inc. | Level IV | 76 | $238K |
Ranked by Level III–IV Product Manager 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 15,871 certified Product Manager filings with a reported DOL prevailing wage level. Lottery-odds figures reflect the proposed 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.