SOC 15-1251 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Computer Programmers H-1B wage levels in Madison, WI
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $119,850. Level III starts at $102,690, Level II at $85,509 and Level I at $68,349.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Computer Programmers in Madison, WI?
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 Madison, WI wage area: Level I is $68,349 a year, Level II $85,509, Level III $102,690 and Level IV $119,850. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $119,850 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $68,349 up to $85,508 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Madison, WI has the #51 highest Level IV wage for this job. The same $85,509 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 | $68,349 | $32.86 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $85,509 | $41.11 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $102,690 | $49.37 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $119,850 | $57.62 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Madison, WI
Thresholds here sit at the major-metro median.
Where a $85,509 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Wisconsin metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Computer Programmers in Madison, WI?
At least $119,850 a year ($57.62/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-1251 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Columbia County, WI; Dane County, WI; Green County, WI; Iowa County, WI.
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.