SOC 15-1221 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Computer and Information Research Scientists H-1B wage levels in Peoria, IL
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $175,282. Level III starts at $142,626, Level II at $109,949 and Level I at $77,293.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Peoria, IL?
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 Research Scientists (SOC 15-1221) in the Peoria, IL wage area: Level I is $77,293 a year, Level II $109,949, Level III $142,626 and Level IV $175,282. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $175,282 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $77,293 up to $109,948 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Peoria, IL has the #43 highest Level IV wage for this job, 9% above the median metro ($160,535). The same $109,949 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV in Indianapolis, IN. 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 | $77,293 | $37.16 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $109,949 | $52.86 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $142,626 | $68.57 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $175,282 | $84.27 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Peoria, IL
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
DOL marks this wage with GeoLvl 3: there were too few local survey responses, so the levels are borrowed from a wider geography. They are still the official numbers for this area.
Where a $109,949 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Illinois metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Peoria, IL?
At least $175,282 a year ($84.27/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-1221 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Marshall County, IL; Peoria County, IL; Stark County, IL; Tazewell County, IL; Woodford County, IL.
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.