SOC 23-1011 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Lawyers H-1B wage levels in Madison, WI
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $202,925. Level III starts at $163,384, Level II at $123,844 and Level I at $84,303.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Lawyers in Madison, WI?
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 Madison, WI wage area: Level I is $84,303 a year, Level II $123,844, Level III $163,384 and Level IV $202,925. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $202,925 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $84,303 up to $123,843 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Madison, WI has the #48 highest Level IV wage for this job, 2% above the median metro ($199,493). The same $123,844 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in Oklahoma City, OK. 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 | $84,303 | $40.53 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $123,844 | $59.54 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $163,384 | $78.55 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $202,925 | $97.56 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Madison, WI
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
Where a $123,844 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Wisconsin metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Lawyers in Madison, WI?
At least $202,925 a year ($97.56/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 23-1011 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Columbia County, WI; Dane County, WI; Green County, WI; Iowa County, WI.
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.