SOC 11-2022 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Sales Managers H-1B wage levels in New Haven, CT
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $206,565. Level III starts at $170,768, Level II at $134,992 and Level I at $99,196.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Sales Managers in New Haven, CT?
For the 2026–27 wage year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027), the U.S. Department of Labor sets four H-1B prevailing wage levels for Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022) in the New Haven, CT wage area: Level I is $99,196 a year, Level II $134,992, Level III $170,768 and Level IV $206,565. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $206,565 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $99,196 up to $134,991 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, New Haven, CT has the #29 highest Level IV wage for this job, 9% above the median metro ($189,156). The same $134,992 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in Riverside, CA. These figures apply to the FY 2028 registration in March 2027.
| Wage level | Annual salary at least | Hourly | Lottery entries | DHS projected odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | $99,196 | $47.69 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $134,992 | $64.90 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $170,768 | $82.10 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $206,565 | $99.31 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in New Haven, CT
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
Where a $134,992 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Connecticut metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Sales Managers in New Haven, CT?
At least $206,565 a year ($99.31/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 11-2022 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT.
Do these numbers apply to the March 2027 registration?
Yes. The FY 2028 registration in March 2027 uses the wage year in effect then, July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
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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.