SOC 15-1212 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Information Security Analysts H-1B wage levels in Manchester-Nashua, NH
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $144,394. Level III starts at $123,428, Level II at $102,440 and Level I at $81,474.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Information Security Analysts in Manchester, NH?
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 Information Security Analysts (SOC 15-1212) in the Manchester-Nashua, NH wage area: Level I is $81,474 a year, Level II $102,440, Level III $123,428 and Level IV $144,394. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $144,394 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $81,474 up to $102,439 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Manchester, NH has the #47 highest Level IV wage for this job, 1% above the median metro ($142,626). The same $102,440 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in Oklahoma City, OK. 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 | $81,474 | $39.17 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $102,440 | $49.25 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $123,428 | $59.34 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $144,394 | $69.42 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Manchester, NH
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
Where a $102,440 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Information Security Analysts in Manchester, NH?
At least $144,394 a year ($69.42/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-1212 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Hillsborough County, NH.
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.