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Cost Analyst: H-1B salaries
75 labor condition applications used the job title Cost Analyst. Median offered base salary $72,000; middle half $60,000–$84,000.
Applications (LCAs)75
Median offered salary$72,000
Middle half of salaries$60,000–$84,000
10th–90th percentile$54,317–$96,487
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $60,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $78,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $80,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $97,999 |
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 | 19 | $62,000 |
| FY2024 | 12 | $84,640 |
| FY2025 | 14 | $71,053 |
| FY2026 | 17 | $74,526 |
Cities
- Los Angeles, CA6
- Vernon, CA4
- Mukilteo, WA4
- New York, NY4
- Brea, CA3
- Santa Ana, CA3
- Nashville, TN2
- Mt. Pleasant, WI2
- Chino, CA2
- Plymouth, MI2
- Charlotte, NC2
- Houston, TX2
- Englewood, CO2
- Eastvale, CA1
- Ontario, CA1
- Clarksville, TN1
- Austin, TX1
- Costa Mesa, CA1
- Fontana, CA1
- Diamond Bar, CA1
- Atlanta, GA1
- Carson, CA1
- West Covina, CA1
- Miami, FL1
- Dallas, TX1
- Sterling, VA1
- Louisville, KY1
- Philadelphia, PA1
- New Brunswick, NJ1
- Denver, CO1
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).