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Staff Accountant: H-1B salaries
1,467 labor condition applications used the job title Staff Accountant. Median offered base salary $68,016; middle half $60,570–$75,254.
Applications (LCAs)1,467
Median offered salary$68,016
Middle half of salaries$60,570–$75,254
10th–90th percentile$55,598–$88,000
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $64,917 |
| Level II (qualified) | $78,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $95,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $100,218 |
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 | 275 | $66,000 |
| FY2024 | 315 | $67,912 |
| FY2025 | 373 | $68,640 |
| FY2026 | 247 | $72,000 |
Cities
- New York, NY83
- Atlanta, GA38
- Houston, TX31
- San Jose, CA30
- Chicago, IL29
- Flushing, NY28
- Dallas, TX26
- Irvine, CA24
- San Francisco, CA23
- City of Industry, CA22
- Los Angeles, CA20
- Seattle, WA16
- Philadelphia, PA16
- El Monte, CA15
- Plano, TX14
- Burlington, MA14
- Diamond Bar, CA13
- Boston, MA13
- Fremont, CA12
- Encino, CA12
- San Diego, CA12
- Brooklyn, NY11
- San Mateo, CA11
- Farmers Branch, TX11
- Duluth, GA11
- Tucker, GA10
- Alhambra, CA10
- Coral Gables, FL10
- Miami, FL10
- Cupertino, CA9
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).