Prevailing Wage in Alabama
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 1,831 certified filings in Alabama
$239,200Median Prevailing Wage
$118,659Avg. Actual Salary
+39%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
1,831Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Alabama is $239,200 across 1,831 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 39% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Alabama
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 678 | $61,693 |
| Level II | 729 | $81,702 |
| Level III | 203 | $99,923 |
| Level IV | 146 | $112,237 |
Wage levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level I is entry level (17th percentile of the local wage distribution), Level IV is fully competent (67th percentile). See the national prevailing wage guide for full definitions.
Top H-1B Roles in Alabama: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Professor | 161 | $72,943 | $165,362 |
| Software Engineer | 64 | $76,958 | $84,449 |
| Software Developer | 58 | $82,219 | $94,094 |
| Postdoctoral Scholar Employee | 20 | $54,290 | $60,913 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 20 | $56,639 | $61,661 |
| Hospitalist | 18 | $179,917 | $277,855 |
| Researcher Senior | 17 | $56,158 | $63,947 |
| Hospitalist Physician | 17 | $169,704 | $249,819 |
| Medical Technologist | 16 | $40,367 | $56,136 |
| Resident | 15 | $62,358 | $71,090 |
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