H1B Wage Level Checker

The H-1B Wage Level Checker helps you understand how your salary compares to historical prevailing wages for a specific role and city in the United States. This tool uses publicly available Department of Labor (DOL) filing data to display prevailing wage benchmarks across Wage Levels I through IV.

Unlike generic salary calculators, this tool focuses specifically on H-1B filings, making it useful for international professionals, students, and employers navigating the U.S. visa process.

How Prevailing Wages Are Used in the H-1B Process

A prevailing wage represents the base salary benchmark for a specific occupation and geographic area, as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor. In most H-1B cases, this reflects guaranteed base pay and does not include bonuses, stock grants, or total compensation.

Understanding Wage Levels I, II, III, and IV

• Wage Level I – Entry-level or junior positions
• Wage Level II – Qualified professionals with experience
• Wage Level III – Experienced professionals with responsibility
• Wage Level IV – Highly experienced or senior-level roles

Why Wage Levels Matter Under Current H-1B Rules

Under the current wage-based H-1B selection framework, petitions are evaluated in descending wage order, starting with higher wage levels. If demand exceeds the annual cap within a wage level, selection may occur within that level.

This tool is based on historical Department of Labor data and is provided for informational purposes only. It does not guarantee petition outcomes or legal eligibility.