Prevailing Wage in Arkansas
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 4,548 certified filings in Arkansas
$71,524Median Prevailing Wage
$121,451Avg. Actual Salary
+36%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
4,548Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Arkansas is $71,524 across 4,548 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 36% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Arkansas
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 459 | $54,300 |
| Level II | 1,954 | $80,413 |
| Level III | 1,618 | $99,965 |
| Level IV | 450 | $119,517 |
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 Arkansas: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer III | 602 | $81,262 | $118,771 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 338 | $100,567 | $135,773 |
| Software Developer | 298 | $81,929 | $87,723 |
| Senior, Software Engineer | 170 | $100,040 | $136,512 |
| Software Engineer | 126 | $83,522 | $91,084 |
| Staff Software Engineer | 121 | $103,398 | $154,849 |
| Assistant Professor | 79 | $92,573 | $227,628 |
| Senior Manager, Software Engineering | 74 | $108,183 | $169,072 |
| Data Engineer III | 66 | $81,834 | $121,395 |
| Staff, Software Engineer | 50 | $100,380 | $158,238 |
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