Utah H-1B Wage Level Breakdown 2026
Most certified H-1B petitions in Utah are filed at Level II (Qualified)(38.9% of 12,741 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) | 20.9% | $69K | $60K–$83K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 38.9% | $89K | $75K–$105K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 22.6% | $112K | $88K–$133K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 17.7% | $142K | $120K–$164K | 4× |
Distribution across 12,741 certified LCA filings with a Utah 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.
Utah Employers Filing at Level III–IV
These Utah 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARUP Laboratories | Level III | 343 | $73K |
| Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC | Level III | 162 | $122K |
| Adobe Inc. | Level IV | 103 | $145K |
| University of Utah | Level III | 69 | $95K |
| WGU Corporation | Level IV | 65 | $150K |
| Oracle America, Inc. | Level IV | 63 | $120K |
| Zions Bancorporation, N.A. | Level III | 63 | $120K |
| Cloudberg Tec Limited Company | Level III | 63 | $89K |
Ranked by Level III–IV filing volume in Utah. 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 12,741 certified filings with a Utah 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.