Prevailing Wage in Kansas
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 2,382 certified filings in Kansas
$62,400Median Prevailing Wage
$104,998Avg. Actual Salary
+20%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
2,382Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Kansas is $62,400 across 2,382 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 20% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Kansas
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 595 | $59,360 |
| Level II | 921 | $81,890 |
| Level III | 447 | $103,854 |
| Level IV | 249 | $124,654 |
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 Kansas: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOFTWARE DEVELOPER | 165 | $83,315 | $85,891 |
| Software Engineer | 80 | $88,414 | $95,713 |
| Medical Technologist | 52 | $50,179 | $63,422 |
| Assistant Professor | 50 | $61,107 | $86,940 |
| Public School Teacher | 35 | $49,338 | $49,338 |
| Special Education Teacher | 26 | $54,837 | $56,135 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 25 | $112,370 | $120,676 |
| GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN/FACULTY | 24 | $216,319 | $249,780 |
| Data Engineer | 22 | $88,613 | $93,558 |
| Analyst, Quality aka QA Engineer | 18 | $54,600 | $83,120 |
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