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Architect: H-1B salaries
12,789 labor condition applications used the job title Architect. Median offered base salary $82,118; middle half $74,880–$94,765.
Applications (LCAs)12,789
Median offered salary$82,118
Middle half of salaries$74,880–$94,765
10th–90th percentile$70,075–$126,320
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $67,434 |
| Level II (qualified) | $78,478 |
| Level III (experienced) | $108,243 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $144,310 |
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 | 3,403 | $74,880 |
| FY2024 | 4,219 | $78,478 |
| FY2025 | 3,727 | $85,634 |
| FY2026 | 1,291 | $93,538 |
Cities
- Irving, TX657
- Atlanta, GA438
- Plano, TX423
- Charlotte, NC411
- Austin, TX407
- San Antonio, TX403
- New York, NY364
- Phoenix, AZ328
- Jersey City, NJ240
- Houston, TX214
- Tampa, FL209
- Bellevue, WA209
- Louisville, KY209
- Chicago, IL208
- Raritan, NJ202
- Alpharetta, GA164
- Seattle, WA151
- Santa Clara, CA150
- Cary, NC149
- Deerfield, IL136
- Minneapolis, MN127
- Malvern, PA125
- Newark, NJ119
- Jacksonville, FL119
- Auburn Hills, MI113
- Indianapolis, IN104
- Columbus, OH100
- Pittsburgh, PA96
- Edison, NJ94
- Raleigh, NC89
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).