SOC 13-2011 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Accountants and Auditors H-1B wage levels in Rochester, NY
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $104,479. Level III starts at $89,503, Level II at $74,527 and Level I at $59,551.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Accountants and Auditors 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 Accountants and Auditors (SOC 13-2011) in the Rochester, NY wage area: Level I is $59,551 a year, Level II $74,527, Level III $89,503 and Level IV $104,479. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $104,479 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $59,551 up to $74,526 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 #52 highest Level IV wage for this job. The same $74,527 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in El Paso, TX. 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 | $59,551 | $28.63 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $74,527 | $35.83 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $89,503 | $43.03 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $104,479 | $50.23 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Rochester, NY
Thresholds here sit at the major-metro median.
Where a $74,527 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 Accountants and Auditors in Rochester, NY?
At least $104,479 a year ($50.23/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 13-2011 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.