SOC 17-2199 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Engineers, All Other H-1B wage levels in Cleveland, OH
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $144,560. Level III starts at $123,573, Level II at $102,586 and Level I at $81,599.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Engineers, All Other in Cleveland, OH?
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 Engineers, All Other (SOC 17-2199) in the Cleveland, OH wage area: Level I is $81,599 a year, Level II $102,586, Level III $123,573 and Level IV $144,560. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $144,560 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $81,599 up to $102,585 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Cleveland, OH has the #33 highest Level IV wage for this job, 6% above the median metro ($135,991). The same $102,586 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV in Fayetteville, AR. 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 | $81,599 | $39.23 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $102,586 | $49.32 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $123,573 | $59.41 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $144,560 | $69.50 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Cleveland, OH
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
Where a $102,586 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Ohio metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Engineers, All Other in Cleveland, OH?
At least $144,560 a year ($69.50/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 17-2199 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Ashtabula County, OH; Cuyahoga County, OH; Geauga County, OH; Lake County, OH; Lorain County, OH; Medina County, OH.
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.
Engineers, All Other wages in all 530 areas · All occupations in Cleveland, OH
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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.