SOC 15-1251 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Computer Programmers H-1B wage levels in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $123,324. Level III starts at $106,164, Level II at $89,004 and Level I at $71,844.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Computer Programmers in Dallas, 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 Programmers (SOC 15-1251) in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX wage area: Level I is $71,844 a year, Level II $89,004, Level III $106,164 and Level IV $123,324. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $123,324 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $71,844 up to $89,003 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Dallas, TX has the #41 highest Level IV wage for this job, 3% above the median metro ($119,850). The same $89,004 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV in Manchester, NH. 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 | $71,844 | $34.54 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $89,004 | $42.79 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $106,164 | $51.04 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $123,324 | $59.29 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Dallas, TX
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
Where a $89,004 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 Programmers in Dallas, TX?
At least $123,324 a year ($59.29/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-1251 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Collin County, TX; Dallas County, TX; Denton County, TX; Ellis County, TX; Hunt County, TX; Johnson County, TX; Kaufman County, TX; Parker County, TX; Rockwall County, TX; Tarrant County, TX; Wise 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.