SOC 11-3021 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Computer and Information Systems Managers H-1B wage levels in Lexington-Fayette, KY
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $182,999. Level III starts at $155,148, Level II at $127,276 and Level I at $99,424.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Computer and Information Systems Managers in Lexington, KY?
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 Computer and Information Systems Managers (SOC 11-3021) in the Lexington-Fayette, KY wage area: Level I is $99,424 a year, Level II $127,276, Level III $155,148 and Level IV $182,999. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $182,999 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $99,424 up to $127,275 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 99 major H-1B metros, Lexington, KY has the #77 highest Level IV wage for this job, 10% below the median metro ($202,800). 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 | $99,424 | $47.80 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $127,276 | $61.19 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $155,148 | $74.59 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $182,999 | $87.98 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Lexington, KY
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
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Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Computer and Information Systems Managers in Lexington, KY?
At least $182,999 a year ($87.98/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 11-3021 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Bourbon County, KY; Clark County, KY; Fayette County, KY; Jessamine County, KY; Scott County, KY; Woodford County, KY.
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.