SOC 11-3031 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Financial Managers H-1B wage levels in Rochester, NY
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $220,668. Level III starts at $183,706, Level II at $146,744 and Level I at $109,783.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Financial Managers in Rochester, NY?
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 Financial Managers (SOC 11-3031) in the Rochester, NY wage area: Level I is $109,783 a year, Level II $146,744, Level III $183,706 and Level IV $220,668. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $220,668 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $109,783 up to $146,743 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Rochester, NY has the #30 highest Level IV wage for this job, 7% above the median metro ($205,837). The same $146,744 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in Lansing, MI. 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 | $109,783 | $52.78 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $146,744 | $70.55 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $183,706 | $88.32 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $220,668 | $106.09 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Rochester, NY
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
Where a $146,744 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other New York metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Financial Managers in Rochester, NY?
At least $220,668 a year ($106.09/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 11-3031 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Livingston County, NY; Monroe County, NY; Ontario County, NY; Orleans County, NY; Wayne County, NY.
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.