DOL wage area 35300 · Connecticut
H-1B prevailing wages in New Haven, CT
Covers South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT.
What are the H-1B prevailing wages in New Haven, CT?
New Haven, CT is DOL wage area 35300, covering 1 county (South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT). For the 2026–27 wage year, Software Developers need $157,165 for Level IV and $91,271 for Level I; Computer Systems Analysts need $130,250 for Level IV and $82,223 for Level I; Data Scientists need $144,144 for Level IV and $86,320 for Level I. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, each wage level adds one entry, from one at Level I to four at Level IV, and DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61%. Some of these wages are borrowed from a wider geography because local survey data was thin, but they are still the official figures for this area. The table below covers the 50 occupations most filed for H-1B; any other job can be checked with the calculator.
Top H-1B occupations
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| Occupation | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers15-1252 | 91,271 | 113,236 | 135,200 | 157,165 |
| Computer Systems Analysts15-1211 | 82,223 | 98,239 | 114,234 | 130,250 |
| Data Scientists15-2051 | 86,320 | 105,602 | 124,863 | 144,144 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers15-1253 | 68,869 | 83,512 | 98,176 | 112,820 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other15-1299 | 62,400 | 86,778 | 111,176 | 135,554 |
| Information Security Analysts15-1212 | 85,135 | 108,764 | 132,372 | 156,000 |
| Database Administrators15-1242 | 77,064 | 95,722 | 114,359 | 133,016 |
| Database Architects15-1243 | 113,090 | 129,210 | 145,351 | 161,471 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators15-1244 | 75,733 | 92,540 | 109,346 | 126,152 |
| Computer Network Architects15-1241 | 96,658 | 116,210 | 135,783 | 155,335 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists15-1221 | 127,775 | 130,708 | 133,620 | 136,552 |
| Web Developers15-1254 | 66,935 | 81,245 | 95,535 | 109,845 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers15-1255 | 79,269 | 88,650 | 98,031 | 107,412 |
| Computer Programmers15-1251 | 77,064 | 92,685 | 108,285 | 123,906 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists15-1231 | 60,674 | 76,045 | 91,396 | 106,767 |
| Computer User Support Specialists15-1232 | 51,397 | 62,983 | 74,568 | 86,154 |
| Operations Research Analysts15-2031 | 73,300 | 90,314 | 107,328 | 124,343 |
| Statisticians15-2041 | 81,328 | 101,567 | 121,805 | 142,044 |
| Actuaries15-2011 | 105,789 | 132,288 | 158,808 | 185,308 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers11-3021 | 121,181 | 150,509 | 179,858 | 209,186 |
| Marketing Managers11-2021 | 103,855 | 135,908 | 167,940 | 199,992 |
| Sales Managers11-2022 | 99,196 | 134,992 | 170,768 | 206,565 |
| Financial Managers11-3031 | 100,236 | 141,524 | 182,791 | 224,079 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers11-9041 | 121,181 | 146,724 | 172,266 | 197,808 |
| Natural Sciences Managers11-9121 | 155,896 | 191,797 | 227,698 | 263,599 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers11-9111 | 95,160 | 126,090 | 157,040 | 187,970 |
| Accountants and Auditors13-2011 | 65,812 | 81,391 | 96,991 | 112,570 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts13-2051 | 79,852 | 104,146 | 128,420 | 152,714 |
| Financial Risk Specialists13-2054 | 75,858 | 102,482 | 129,127 | 155,751 |
| Management Analysts13-1111 | 62,234 | 80,184 | 98,114 | 116,064 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists13-1161 | 51,002 | 66,332 | 81,640 | 96,970 |
| Logisticians13-1081 | 60,653 | 73,466 | 86,300 | 99,112 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other13-1199 | 57,325 | 73,674 | 90,044 | 106,392 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers17-2061 | 80,684 | 100,568 | 120,474 | 140,359 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer17-2072 | 93,330 | 108,556 | 123,760 | 138,986 |
| Electrical Engineers17-2071 | 84,407 | 98,738 | 113,090 | 127,421 |
| Mechanical Engineers17-2141 | 80,039 | 95,764 | 111,488 | 127,213 |
| Industrial Engineers17-2112 | 81,890 | 95,119 | 108,327 | 121,556 |
| Civil Engineers17-2051 | 75,005 | 92,040 | 109,076 | 126,111 |
| Engineers, All Other17-2199 | 73,258 | 94,266 | 115,274 | 136,282 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers17-2031 | 84,968 | 99,362 | 113,776 | 128,170 |
| Chemical Engineers17-2041 | 93,226 | 103,002 | 112,799 | 122,575 |
| Aerospace Engineers17-2011 | 94,183 | 110,885 | 127,588 | 144,290 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists19-1042 | 78,624 | 97,615 | 116,626 | 135,616 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other19-1029 | 81,578 | 104,936 | 128,295 | 151,653 |
| Chemists19-2031 | 72,551 | 90,709 | 108,847 | 127,005 |
| Pharmacists29-1051 | 115,628 | 128,440 | 141,274 | 154,087 |
| Physical Therapists29-1123 | 86,924 | 96,138 | 105,332 | 114,546 |
| Lawyers23-1011 | 91,895 | 132,788 | 173,660 | 214,552 |
| Graphic Designers27-1024 | 50,108 | 60,716 | 71,324 | 81,932 |
Annual salary in U.S. dollars, rounded up. Source: DOL OFLC prevailing wage data, effective July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, computed directly from the DOL file (methodology). Page updated 2026-10-14.
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