SOC 13-2054 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Financial Risk Specialists H-1B wage levels in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $137,156. Level III starts at $120,516, Level II at $103,896 and Level I at $87,256.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Financial Risk Specialists in Des Moines, IA?
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 Risk Specialists (SOC 13-2054) in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA wage area: Level I is $87,256 a year, Level II $103,896, Level III $120,516 and Level IV $137,156. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $137,156 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $87,256 up to $103,895 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Des Moines, IA has the #30 highest Level IV wage for this job, 8% above the median metro ($127,546). The same $103,896 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV in Provo, UT. 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 | $87,256 | $41.95 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $103,896 | $49.95 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $120,516 | $57.94 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $137,156 | $65.94 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Des Moines, IA
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
Where a $103,896 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Iowa metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Financial Risk Specialists in Des Moines, IA?
At least $137,156 a year ($65.94/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 13-2054 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Dallas County, IA; Guthrie County, IA; Jasper County, IA; Madison County, IA; Polk County, IA; Warren County, IA.
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.