SOC 17-2051 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Civil Engineers H-1B wage levels in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $125,612. Level III starts at $108,202, Level II at $90,772 and Level I at $73,362.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Civil Engineers in Louisville, KY?
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 Civil Engineers (SOC 17-2051) in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN wage area: Level I is $73,362 a year, Level II $90,772, Level III $108,202 and Level IV $125,612. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $125,612 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $73,362 up to $90,771 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Louisville, KY has the #35 highest Level IV wage for this job, 3% above the median metro ($121,909). The same $90,772 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in El Paso, TX. 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 | $73,362 | $35.27 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $90,772 | $43.64 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $108,202 | $52.02 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $125,612 | $60.39 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Louisville, KY
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
Where a $90,772 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Kentucky metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Civil Engineers in Louisville, KY?
At least $125,612 a year ($60.39/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 17-2051 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Clark County, IN; Floyd County, IN; Harrison County, IN; Washington County, IN; Bullitt County, KY; Henry County, KY; Jefferson County, KY; Meade County, KY; Nelson County, KY; Oldham County, KY; Shelby County, KY; Spencer County, KY.
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.