SOC 15-1254 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Web Developers H-1B wage levels in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $115,253. Level III starts at $100,818, Level II at $86,383 and Level I at $71,948.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Web Developers in Lafayette, IN?
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 Web Developers (SOC 15-1254) in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN wage area: Level I is $71,948 a year, Level II $86,383, Level III $100,818 and Level IV $115,253. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $115,253 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $71,948 up to $86,382 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Lafayette, IN has the #33 highest Level IV wage for this job, 7% above the median metro ($107,578). The same $86,383 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV in Des Moines, IA. 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 | $71,948 | $34.59 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $86,383 | $41.53 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $100,818 | $48.47 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $115,253 | $55.41 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Lafayette, IN
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
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.
Where a $86,383 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Indiana metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Web Developers in Lafayette, IN?
At least $115,253 a year ($55.41/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-1254 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Benton County, IN; Carroll County, IN; Tippecanoe County, IN; Warren County, IN.
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.