Prevailing Wage in Connecticut
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 6,561 certified filings in Connecticut
$94,855Median Prevailing Wage
$121,428Avg. Actual Salary
+15%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
6,561Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Connecticut is $94,855 across 6,561 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 15% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Connecticut
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 1,105 | $71,531 |
| Level II | 2,540 | $88,982 |
| Level III | 1,511 | $104,250 |
| Level IV | 957 | $136,406 |
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 Connecticut: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager JC50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 273 | $104,916 | $106,027 |
| Software Developer | 182 | $102,810 | $106,954 |
| Senior Associate JC60 -Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 146 | $83,560 | $83,714 |
| Software Engineer | 110 | $106,771 | $115,041 |
| Associate Research Scientist | 110 | $64,269 | $79,903 |
| SA JC60 - Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 85 | $81,614 | $81,614 |
| Senior Manager JC45 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 82 | $129,377 | $129,550 |
| Technology Consultant 2 | 81 | $81,921 | $81,921 |
| Physical Therapist | 73 | $81,442 | $83,324 |
| Assistant Professor | 71 | $87,169 | $176,657 |
More H-1B data for Connecticut: salaries by city and employer · prevailing wage guide · all sponsor companies