SOC 15-1252 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Software Developers H-1B wage levels in Akron, OH
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $132,559. Level III starts at $114,608, Level II at $96,679 and Level I at $78,728.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Software Developers in Akron, OH?
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 Software Developers (SOC 15-1252) in the Akron, OH wage area: Level I is $78,728 a year, Level II $96,679, Level III $114,608 and Level IV $132,559. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $132,559 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $78,728 up to $96,678 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Akron, OH has the #90 highest Level IV wage for this job, 12% below the median metro ($150,780). 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 | $78,728 | $37.85 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $96,679 | $46.48 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $114,608 | $55.10 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $132,559 | $63.73 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Akron, OH
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
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Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Software Developers in Akron, OH?
At least $132,559 a year ($63.73/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-1252 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Portage County, OH; Summit County, OH.
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.