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Foreign Language Instructor: H-1B salaries
140 labor condition applications used the job title Foreign Language Instructor. Median offered base salary $70,250; middle half $64,910–$84,383.
Applications (LCAs)140
Median offered salary$70,250
Middle half of salaries$64,910–$84,383
10th–90th percentile$64,180–$85,840
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| US Army Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center | 140 | $70,250 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $64,910 |
| Level II (qualified) | $85,840 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 30 | $70,250 |
| FY2024 | 49 | $64,910 |
| FY2025 | 43 | $84,383 |
| FY2026 | 16 | $84,383 |
Cities
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).