SOC 15-1251 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Computer Programmers H-1B wage levels in Peoria, IL
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $96,845. Level III starts at $81,890, Level II at $66,935 and Level I at $51,980.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Computer Programmers in Peoria, IL?
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 Peoria, IL wage area: Level I is $51,980 a year, Level II $66,935, Level III $81,890 and Level IV $96,845. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $96,845 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $51,980 up to $66,934 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Peoria, IL has the #92 highest Level IV wage for this job, 19% below the median metro ($119,850). 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 | $51,980 | $24.99 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $66,935 | $32.18 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $81,890 | $39.37 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $96,845 | $46.56 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Peoria, IL
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
DOL marks this wage with GeoLvl 2: there were too few local survey responses, so the levels are borrowed from a wider geography. They are still the official numbers for this area.
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Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Computer Programmers in Peoria, IL?
At least $96,845 a year ($46.56/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-1251 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Marshall County, IL; Peoria County, IL; Stark County, IL; Tazewell County, IL; Woodford County, IL.
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.