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 2025?

The average median salary for H1B wage Level I positions in 2025 is approximately $82,819. 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 2025 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 2025

Ranked by filing volume for wage level I in fiscal year 2025. Click an employer for full company details.

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Level I employers (2025)

Based on H1B filing history (normalized wage levels)

Employer	Filings	Approval rate	Median salary
1. AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC Wage level I	2,573	99.9%	$129,000
2. Grandison Management, Inc. Wage level I	1,453	98.5%	$72,363
3. Ernst & Young U.S. LLP Wage level I	1,285	91.8%	$90,000
4. AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC. Wage level I	995	99.8%	$129,000
5. AMAZON WEB SERVICES, INC. Wage level I	761	99.7%	$123,500
6. Deloitte Consulting LLP Wage level I	542	99.6%	$104,900
7. Microsoft Corporation Wage level I	531	100.0%	$132,900
8. Deloitte Tax LLP Wage level I	329	100.0%	$71,136
9. Meta Platforms, Inc. Wage level I	324	100.0%	$139,000
10. Deloitte & Touche LLP Wage level I	321	99.7%	$73,850
11. The Leland Stanford, Jr University Wage level I	273	98.2%	$79,934
12. University of Michigan Wage level I	271	91.9%	$65,129
13. AMAZON DATA SERVICES, INC. Wage level I	249	99.2%	$129,000
14. GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC Wage level I	222	99.5%	$76,800
15. Washington University Wage level I	205	89.8%	$64,366
16. The Devereux Foundation Wage level I	197	100.0%	$38,605
17. Northwestern University Wage level I	190	84.2%	$70,935
18. TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Wage level I	190	85.8%	$74,804
19. Mphasis Corporation Wage level I	188	98.9%	$90,000
20. Purdue University Wage level I	181	89.0%	$88,900
21. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY Wage level I	175	92.6%	$83,800
22. Johns Hopkins University Wage level I	173	92.5%	$72,059
23. University of Pittsburgh Wage level I	170	90.0%	$62,533
24. BYTEDANCE INC. Wage level I	164	90.2%	$144,000
25. TESLA, INC. Wage level I	160	96.9%	$90,251
26. DIASPARK, INC. Wage level I	160	99.4%	$85,500
27. THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY Wage level I	157	87.9%	$68,058
28. HCL AMERICA, INC. Wage level I	152	97.4%	$79,997
29. The University of Iowa Wage level I	148	98.7%	$70,000
30. University of Wisconsin System Wage level I	143	79.7%	$71,579
31. The Ohio State University Wage level I	139	94.2%	$69,000
32. UT Southwestern Medical Center Wage level I	138	90.6%	$67,000
33. The Pennsylvania State University Wage level I	135	91.8%	$79,190
34. UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA Wage level I	135	90.4%	$65,945
35. The University of Alabama at Birmingham Wage level I	131	84.0%	$67,953
36. Harmony Public Schools Wage level I	129	96.1%	$56,910
37. The University of Texas at Austin Wage level I	127	85.8%	$83,040
38. Management Health Systems, LLC Wage level I	126	93.7%	$56,576
39. Arizona State University Wage level I	124	91.9%	$76,750
40. Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska Wage level I	124	97.6%	$75,000
41. Comcast Cable Communications, LLC Wage level I	123	95.9%	$84,781
42. The University of Southern California Wage level I	123	87.0%	$70,886
43. SKILLTUNE TECHNOLOGIES INC Wage level I	118	95.8%	$73,700
44. Duke University Wage level I	118	94.9%	$68,435
45. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Wage level I	118	92.4%	$75,000
46. TIKTOK INC. Wage level I	111	92.8%	$141,120
47. ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL Wage level I	109	99.1%	$72,530
48. Harvard University Wage level I	108	93.5%	$81,149
49. Emory University Wage level I	107	87.8%	$64,356
50. Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Wage level I	107	99.1%	$76,000
51. BeaconFire Staffing Solutions Inc. Wage level I	104	100.0%	$80,995
52. The Curators of the University of Missouri Wage level I	103	85.4%	$56,368
53. Yale University Wage level I	103	91.3%	$72,931
54. Cosmic Healthcare, LLC Wage level I	103	84.5%	$64,480
55. Infinite Computer Solutions, Inc. Wage level I	102	99.0%	$63,357
56. General Hospital Corporation Wage level I	102	94.1%	$70,000
57. Fidelity Technology Group, LLC d/b/a Fidelity Investments Wage level I	102	99.0%	$84,094
58. The University of Virginia Wage level I	99	95.0%	$68,000
59. DoorDash, Inc. Wage level I	98	100.0%	$143,204
60. Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Wage level I	98	93.9%	$72,280
61. Milwaukee Board of School Directors Wage level I	95	99.0%	$51,889
62. District of Columbia Public Schools Wage level I	94	100.0%	$65,000
63. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. Wage level I	93	100.0%	$120,000
64. National Institutes of Health, HHS Wage level I	92	68.5%	$98,360
65. MCKINSEY & COMPANY, INC. UNITED STATES Wage level I	91	100.0%	$112,000
66. Carnegie Mellon University Wage level I	91	95.6%	$86,025
67. Boston Consulting Group, Inc. Wage level I	91	100.0%	$110,000
68. Indiana University Indianapolis Wage level I	91	80.2%	$72,800
69. University of Maryland College Park Wage level I	90	85.6%	$82,764
70. The University of Chicago Wage level I	89	97.8%	$72,000
71. University of Utah Wage level I	88	94.3%	$77,250
72. Dallas Independent School District Wage level I	88	97.7%	$62,500
73. AECOM Technical Services, Inc. Wage level I	87	98.8%	$80,336
74. West Virginia University Wage level I	87	86.2%	$100,630
75. Mayo Clinic Wage level I	86	98.8%	$66,642
76. Indiana University Wage level I	85	89.4%	$87,852
77. BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, INC. Wage level I	84	98.8%	$69,722
78. Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund Wage level I	84	97.6%	$75,000
79. The Florida State University Wage level I	84	92.9%	$89,800
80. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA Wage level I	82	97.6%	$89,905
81. University of Washington Wage level I	80	91.3%	$112,116
82. Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. Wage level I	79	94.9%	$110,000
83. New York University Wage level I	77	94.8%	$93,000
84. EXLSERVICE.COM, LLC Wage level I	77	98.7%	$88,000
85. Iowa State University of Science and Technology Wage level I	76	81.6%	$70,037
86. WSP USA Inc. Wage level I	76	98.7%	$80,746
87. University of Colorado Wage level I	75	82.7%	$78,365
88. THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE Wage level I	75	97.3%	$81,901
89. University of Oklahoma Wage level I	75	92.0%	$76,695
90. University of Illinois Wage level I	74	90.5%	$75,000
91. People Tech Group, Inc. Wage level I	74	100.0%	$82,368
92. University of Rochester Wage level I	73	97.3%	$63,000
93. Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. Wage level I	72	100.0%	$83,547
94. Ancile Inc Wage level I	72	100.0%	$66,602
95. NYU Grossman School of Medicine Wage level I	71	95.8%	$78,864
96. HDR Engineering, Inc. Wage level I	71	98.6%	$83,325
97. BANK OF AMERICA N.A. Wage level I	70	100.0%	$99,400
98. Strategic Systems, Inc. Wage level I	70	100.0%	$87,500
99. ZIFO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Wage level I	69	94.2%	$72,000
100. The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Wage level I	69	94.2%	$76,000