SOC 15-1231 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Computer Network Support Specialists H-1B wage levels in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $83,076. Level III starts at $71,948, Level II at $60,840 and Level I at $49,712.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Computer Network Support Specialists in Austin, TX?
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 Network Support Specialists (SOC 15-1231) in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX wage area: Level I is $49,712 a year, Level II $60,840, Level III $71,948 and Level IV $83,076. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $83,076 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $49,712 up to $60,839 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Austin, TX has the #79 highest Level IV wage for this job, 9% below the median metro ($91,354). The same $60,840 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in College Station, 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 | $49,712 | $23.90 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $60,840 | $29.25 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $71,948 | $34.59 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $83,076 | $39.94 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Austin, TX
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
Where a $60,840 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Texas metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Computer Network Support Specialists in Austin, TX?
At least $83,076 a year ($39.94/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-1231 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Bastrop County, TX; Caldwell County, TX; Hays County, TX; Travis County, TX; Williamson County, TX.
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.