SOC 15-1241 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Computer Network Architects H-1B wage levels in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $154,960. Level III starts at $133,204, Level II at $111,426 and Level I at $89,669.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Computer Network Architects 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 Architects (SOC 15-1241) in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ wage area: Level I is $89,669 a year, Level II $111,426, Level III $133,204 and Level IV $154,960. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $154,960 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $89,669 up to $111,425 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 #45 highest Level IV wage for this job, 1% above the median metro ($152,880). The same $111,426 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in Louisville, KY. 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 | $89,669 | $43.11 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $111,426 | $53.57 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $133,204 | $64.04 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $154,960 | $74.50 | 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 $111,426 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 Architects in Phoenix, AZ?
At least $154,960 a year ($74.50/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-1241 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.