Prevailing Wage in Florida
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 20,659 certified filings in Florida
$117,870Median Prevailing Wage
$117,688Avg. Actual Salary
+22%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
20,659Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Florida is $117,870 across 20,659 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 22% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Florida
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 3,818 | $60,840 |
| Level II | 8,339 | $85,155 |
| Level III | 3,930 | $109,949 |
| Level IV | 3,719 | $131,830 |
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 Florida: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOFTWARE DEVELOPER | 877 | $93,785 | $99,310 |
| Software Engineer | 629 | $97,117 | $104,732 |
| Assistant Professor | 347 | $61,322 | $116,222 |
| Senior Solution Specialist | 209 | $101,171 | $121,413 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 168 | $119,486 | $135,373 |
| ARCHITECT | 165 | $79,216 | $81,703 |
| Data Engineer | 134 | $94,063 | $100,980 |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist II | 127 | $49,220 | $74,232 |
| Business Analyst | 122 | $72,812 | $80,754 |
| Manager | 116 | $125,417 | $156,945 |
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