Prevailing Wage in Georgia
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 23,570 certified filings in Georgia
$119,213Median Prevailing Wage
$117,952Avg. Actual Salary
+14%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
23,570Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Georgia is $119,213 across 23,570 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 14% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Georgia
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 3,656 | $67,267 |
| Level II | 9,997 | $90,958 |
| Level III | 4,834 | $112,736 |
| Level IV | 3,915 | $134,098 |
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 Georgia: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | 1,211 | $102,644 | $105,728 |
| Software Engineer | 905 | $98,782 | $105,498 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 263 | $124,776 | $134,449 |
| Architect | 244 | $85,819 | $88,300 |
| Software Engineering | 224 | $110,447 | $142,754 |
| Manager JC50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 222 | $103,496 | $108,772 |
| Data Engineer | 199 | $97,293 | $101,475 |
| Assistant Professor | 196 | $76,649 | $178,942 |
| Director | 152 | $119,676 | $160,083 |
| TEACHER | 150 | $56,346 | $56,929 |
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