SOC 23-1011 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Lawyers H-1B wage levels in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $180,856. Level III starts at $150,218, Level II at $119,559 and Level I at $88,920.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Lawyers in Albany, 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 Lawyers (SOC 23-1011) in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY wage area: Level I is $88,920 a year, Level II $119,559, Level III $150,218 and Level IV $180,856. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $180,856 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $88,920 up to $119,558 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Albany, NY has the #77 highest Level IV wage for this job, 9% below the median metro ($199,493). The same $119,559 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in Lincoln, NE. 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 | $88,920 | $42.75 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $119,559 | $57.48 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $150,218 | $72.22 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $180,856 | $86.95 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Albany, NY
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
Where a $119,559 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 Lawyers in Albany, NY?
At least $180,856 a year ($86.95/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 23-1011 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Albany County, NY; Rensselaer County, NY; Saratoga County, NY; Schenectady County, NY; Schoharie 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.