SOC 15-1221 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Computer and Information Research Scientists H-1B wage levels in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $249,309. Level III starts at $194,855, Level II at $140,380 and Level I at $85,925.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Phoenix, AZ?
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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ wage area: Level I is $85,925 a year, Level II $140,380, Level III $194,855 and Level IV $249,309. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $249,309 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $85,925 up to $140,379 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Phoenix, AZ has the #3 highest Level IV wage for this job, 55% above the median metro ($160,535). The same $140,380 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV in Charlotte, NC. 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 | $85,925 | $41.31 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $140,380 | $67.49 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $194,855 | $93.68 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $249,309 | $119.86 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Phoenix, AZ
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
Where a $140,380 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Arizona metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Phoenix, AZ?
At least $249,309 a year ($119.86/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-1221 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Maricopa County, AZ; Pinal County, AZ.
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.