SOC 15-1255 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Web and Digital Interface Designers H-1B wage levels in Birmingham, AL
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $93,704. Level III starts at $78,188, Level II at $62,650 and Level I at $47,133.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Web and Digital Interface Designers in Birmingham, AL?
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 and Digital Interface Designers (SOC 15-1255) in the Birmingham, AL wage area: Level I is $47,133 a year, Level II $62,650, Level III $78,188 and Level IV $93,704. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $93,704 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $47,133 up to $62,649 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Birmingham, AL has the #80 highest Level IV wage for this job, 17% below the median metro ($113,048). 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 | $47,133 | $22.66 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $62,650 | $30.12 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $78,188 | $37.59 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $93,704 | $45.05 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Birmingham, AL
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 Web and Digital Interface Designers in Birmingham, AL?
At least $93,704 a year ($45.05/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-1255 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Bibb County, AL; Blount County, AL; Chilton County, AL; Jefferson County, AL; Shelby County, AL; St. Clair County, AL; Walker County, AL.
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.