Average salaries, DOL wage levels, and top-paying companies — by H1B job title
USCIS implemented the wage-weighted H1B lottery starting with FY2027. Level IV roles enjoy a 61% lottery selection rate versus just 15% for entry-level (Level I). Targeting high-salary companies and roles dramatically improves your odds.
Level I (entry) ~15% lottery rate • Level II ~28% • Level III ~45% • Level IV ~61%