SOC 23-1011 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Lawyers H-1B wage levels in Champaign-Urbana, IL
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $198,536. Level III starts at $160,119, Level II at $121,680 and Level I at $83,263.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Lawyers in Champaign, IL?
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 Champaign-Urbana, IL wage area: Level I is $83,263 a year, Level II $121,680, Level III $160,119 and Level IV $198,536. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $198,536 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $83,263 up to $121,679 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Champaign, IL has the #54 highest Level IV wage for this job. The same $121,680 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 | $83,263 | $40.03 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $121,680 | $58.50 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $160,119 | $76.98 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $198,536 | $95.45 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Champaign, IL
Thresholds here sit at the major-metro median.
Where a $121,680 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Illinois metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Lawyers in Champaign, IL?
At least $198,536 a year ($95.45/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 23-1011 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Champaign County, IL; Ford County, IL; Piatt County, IL.
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.