SOC 17-2061 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Computer Hardware Engineers H-1B wage levels in New Haven, CT
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $140,359. Level III starts at $120,474, Level II at $100,568 and Level I at $80,684.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Computer Hardware Engineers in New Haven, CT?
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 Computer Hardware Engineers (SOC 17-2061) in the New Haven, CT wage area: Level I is $80,684 a year, Level II $100,568, Level III $120,474 and Level IV $140,359. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $140,359 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $80,684 up to $100,567 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, New Haven, CT has the #79 highest Level IV wage for this job, 12% below the median metro ($160,119). The same $100,568 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in New Orleans, LA. 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 | $80,684 | $38.79 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $100,568 | $48.35 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $120,474 | $57.92 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $140,359 | $67.48 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in New Haven, CT
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
Where a $100,568 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Connecticut metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Computer Hardware Engineers in New Haven, CT?
At least $140,359 a year ($67.48/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 17-2061 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CT.
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.