SOC 15-1231 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Computer Network Support Specialists H-1B wage levels in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $95,556. Level III starts at $80,725, Level II at $65,895 and Level I at $51,064.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Computer Network Support Specialists 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 Network Support Specialists (SOC 15-1231) in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ wage area: Level I is $51,064 a year, Level II $65,895, Level III $80,725 and Level IV $95,556. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $95,556 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $51,064 up to $65,894 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 #37 highest Level IV wage for this job, 5% above the median metro ($91,354). The same $65,895 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in El Paso, 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 | $51,064 | $24.55 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $65,895 | $31.68 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $80,725 | $38.81 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $95,556 | $45.94 | 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 $65,895 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 Network Support Specialists in Phoenix, AZ?
At least $95,556 a year ($45.94/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-1231 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
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.