SOC 15-2011 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Actuaries H-1B wage levels in Rochester, NY
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $165,506. Level III starts at $139,007, Level II at $112,508 and Level I at $86,008.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Actuaries in Rochester, NY?
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 Actuaries (SOC 15-2011) in the Rochester, NY wage area: Level I is $86,008 a year, Level II $112,508, Level III $139,007 and Level IV $165,506. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $165,506 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $86,008 up to $112,507 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Rochester, NY has the #32 highest Level IV wage for this job, 7% above the median metro ($154,253). The same $112,508 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV in Lansing, MI. 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 | $86,008 | $41.35 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $112,508 | $54.09 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $139,007 | $66.83 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $165,506 | $79.57 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Rochester, NY
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
Where a $112,508 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other New York metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Actuaries in Rochester, NY?
At least $165,506 a year ($79.57/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-2011 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Livingston County, NY; Monroe County, NY; Ontario County, NY; Orleans County, NY; Wayne County, NY.
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.