SOC 15-1241 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Computer Network Architects H-1B wage levels in Manchester-Nashua, NH
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $147,930. Level III starts at $124,530, Level II at $101,151 and Level I at $77,751.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Computer Network Architects in Manchester, NH?
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 Architects (SOC 15-1241) in the Manchester-Nashua, NH wage area: Level I is $77,751 a year, Level II $101,151, Level III $124,530 and Level IV $147,930. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $147,930 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $77,751 up to $101,150 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Manchester, NH has the #61 highest Level IV wage for this job, 3% below the median metro ($152,880). 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 | $77,751 | $37.38 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $101,151 | $48.63 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $124,530 | $59.87 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $147,930 | $71.12 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Manchester, NH
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Computer Network Architects in Manchester, NH?
At least $147,930 a year ($71.12/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-1241 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Hillsborough County, NH.
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.