SOC 15-1231 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Computer Network Support Specialists H-1B wage levels in Peoria, IL
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $88,130. Level III starts at $74,735, Level II at $61,340 and Level I at $47,944.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Computer Network Support Specialists 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 Network Support Specialists (SOC 15-1231) in the Peoria, IL wage area: Level I is $47,944 a year, Level II $61,340, Level III $74,735 and Level IV $88,130. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $88,130 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $47,944 up to $61,339 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 #65 highest Level IV wage for this job, 4% below the median metro ($91,354). The same $61,340 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 | $47,944 | $23.05 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $61,340 | $29.49 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $74,735 | $35.93 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $88,130 | $42.37 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Peoria, IL
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
DOL marks this wage with GeoLvl 2: 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 $61,340 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 Network Support Specialists in Peoria, IL?
At least $88,130 a year ($42.37/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-1231 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.