What is H1B wage Level I?

H1B wage Level I is one of four DOL prevailing wage levels (I-IV) that determine minimum salaries for H1B positions. Level I typically represents fully competent positions with advanced knowledge and skills.

What is the average salary for H1B wage Level I in 2024?

The average median salary for H1B wage Level I positions in 2024 is approximately $77,741. Salaries vary by location, industry, and job title, with tech companies typically offering higher compensation.

Which companies hire the most H1B workers at wage Level I?

Top companies hiring H1B workers at wage Level I in 2024 include a mix of tech companies, consulting firms, and enterprises. This report shows the complete ranking with filing volumes, approval rates, and median salaries for each employer.

How does wage Level I compare to other H1B wage levels?

H1B wage Level I is the highest level in the DOL prevailing wage system. This level balances experience requirements with competitive salaries.

Top H1B Employers with the Most Level I Filings for 2024

Ranked by filing volume for wage level I in fiscal year 2024. Click an employer for full company details.

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Level I employers (2024)

Based on H1B filing history (normalized wage levels)

Employer	Filings	Approval rate	Median salary
1. AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC Wage level I	2,076	99.9%	$125,500
2. Ernst & Young U.S. LLP Wage level I	1,496	98.5%	$84,240
3. Microsoft Corporation Wage level I	852	100.0%	$129,000
4. AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. Wage level I	766	99.9%	$113,100
5. Grandison Management, Inc. Wage level I	492	98.6%	$71,157
6. AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC. Wage level I	440	100.0%	$129,000
7. Deloitte & Touche LLP Wage level I	421	99.8%	$63,669
8. Milwaukee Board of School Directors Wage level I	381	100.0%	$52,770
9. Deloitte Consulting LLP Wage level I	365	98.9%	$108,098
10. University of Michigan Wage level I	330	91.2%	$63,000
11. Deloitte Tax LLP Wage level I	293	100.0%	$61,526
12. HCL AMERICA, INC. Wage level I	290	99.0%	$70,096
13. GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC Wage level I	281	99.6%	$90,000
14. The Leland Stanford, Jr University Wage level I	259	94.2%	$76,000
15. BYTEDANCE INC. Wage level I	248	99.6%	$150,000
16. Mphasis Corporation Wage level I	246	98.4%	$87,000
17. Johns Hopkins University Wage level I	230	87.4%	$68,964
18. Washington University Wage level I	228	87.3%	$62,000
19. University of Pittsburgh Wage level I	227	92.5%	$64,239
20. Northwestern University Wage level I	226	82.3%	$69,500
21. TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Wage level I	218	88.5%	$70,000
22. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY Wage level I	217	86.6%	$74,097
23. National Institutes of Health, HHS Wage level I	215	88.4%	$98,722
24. UPSTATE CEREBRAL PALSY, INC. Wage level I	207	98.1%	$35,360
25. AMAZON DATA SERVICES, INC. Wage level I	196	100.0%	$124,500
26. Harvard University Wage level I	188	89.4%	$77,250
27. University of Wisconsin System Wage level I	181	80.7%	$68,476
28. The Ohio State University Wage level I	175	90.9%	$67,800
29. UT Southwestern Medical Center Wage level I	172	93.6%	$67,000
30. TIKTOK INC. Wage level I	167	98.8%	$144,000
31. The Pennsylvania State University Wage level I	166	80.7%	$68,002
32. Purdue University Wage level I	166	86.1%	$65,000
33. Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Wage level I	165	100.0%	$107,000
34. General Hospital Corporation Wage level I	163	92.6%	$64,297
35. The University of Southern California Wage level I	161	97.5%	$67,800
36. The University of Iowa Wage level I	160	85.6%	$71,070
37. Yale University Wage level I	160	83.8%	$71,250
38. THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY Wage level I	157	83.4%	$67,000
39. Management Health Systems, LLC Wage level I	156	94.2%	$56,576
40. District of Columbia Public Schools Wage level I	153	100.0%	$65,000
41. FORD MOTOR COMPANY Wage level I	150	100.0%	$100,000
42. The University of Alabama at Birmingham Wage level I	147	76.2%	$61,290
43. The University of Texas at Austin Wage level I	145	84.1%	$70,000
44. International Quality Homecare Corporation Wage level I	145	97.2%	$41,995
45. Emory University Wage level I	144	88.2%	$61,572
46. Arizona State University Wage level I	140	95.0%	$70,000
47. ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL Wage level I	137	95.6%	$70,013
48. MCKINSEY & COMPANY, INC. UNITED STATES Wage level I	133	98.5%	$112,000
49. TESLA, INC. Wage level I	133	97.0%	$110,000
50. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Wage level I	129	97.7%	$80,000
51. The University of Chicago Wage level I	128	95.3%	$64,963
52. Health Carousel, LLC Wage level I	126	51.6%	$54,080
53. NYU Grossman School of Medicine Wage level I	125	95.2%	$73,728
54. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Wage level I	123	92.7%	$64,922
55. Carnegie Mellon University Wage level I	122	85.3%	$82,660
56. The Curators of the University of Missouri Wage level I	121	86.8%	$51,520
57. Fidelity Technology Group, LLC Wage level I	116	100.0%	$88,296
58. The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Wage level I	114	80.7%	$72,000
59. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Wage level I	114	84.2%	$71,750
60. Comcast Cable Communications, LLC Wage level I	113	91.2%	$80,080
61. Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska Wage level I	111	93.7%	$59,453
62. University of Maryland College Park Wage level I	110	75.5%	$85,500
63. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Wage level I	110	90.0%	$77,686
64. Duke University Wage level I	110	93.6%	$62,000
65. Comtrix Solutions, Inc Wage level I	110	88.2%	$60,000
66. PRISTINE REHAB CARE, LLC Wage level I	103	100.0%	$79,144
67. Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. Wage level I	103	99.0%	$110,000
68. University of Illinois Wage level I	101	88.1%	$75,000
69. Paycom Payroll, LLC Wage level I	101	91.1%	$100,000
70. University of Utah Wage level I	100	94.0%	$75,504
71. GOLDMAN SACHS SERVICES LLC Wage level I	96	100.0%	$100,000
72. Brigham and Women's Hospital Wage level I	95	97.9%	$69,000
73. UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATIONS OF NYS, INC. Wage level I	95	93.7%	$34,590
74. PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS ADVISORY SERVICES LLC Wage level I	94	100.0%	$92,500
75. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Wage level I	90	98.9%	$80,000
76. Strategic Systems, Inc. Wage level I	89	100.0%	$80,000
77. Quadrant Resource LLC Wage level I	88	100.0%	$86,632
78. Georgia Institute of Technology Wage level I	88	78.4%	$100,000
79. The Florida State University Wage level I	87	85.1%	$80,000
80. CBRE, INC. Wage level I	86	97.7%	$87,953
81. Harmony Public Schools Wage level I	85	95.3%	$54,670
82. MEJENTA SYSTEMS, INC Wage level I	85	100.0%	$88,442
83. University of Oklahoma Wage level I	85	97.7%	$64,000
84. University of Rochester Wage level I	83	89.2%	$66,250
85. Iowa State University of Science and Technology Wage level I	83	81.9%	$62,504
86. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Wage level I	83	97.6%	$72,000
87. The University of Alabama Wage level I	82	68.3%	$80,725
88. Weill Cornell Medical College Wage level I	81	87.7%	$68,964
89. AECOM Technical Services, Inc. Wage level I	80	96.3%	$78,874
90. Texas Tech University Wage level I	79	81.0%	$76,858
91. The University of Virginia Wage level I	79	94.9%	$65,000
92. Mayo Clinic Wage level I	78	100.0%	$60,756
93. New York University Wage level I	78	97.4%	$88,750
94. EFICENS SYSTEMS LLC Wage level I	77	97.4%	$82,100
95. VAStek Inc. Wage level I	77	100.0%	$78,853
96. Cornell University Wage level I	77	97.4%	$63,685
97. Yerralpha LLC Wage level I	76	100.0%	$82,056
98. Solstice Solutions, Inc. Wage level I	76	100.0%	$62,733
99. Dallas Independent School District Wage level I	75	97.3%	$62,000
100. THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE Wage level I	75	94.7%	$70,000