Prevailing Wage in Ohio
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 12,759 certified filings in Ohio
$102,294Median Prevailing Wage
$112,411Avg. Actual Salary
+18%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
12,759Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Ohio is $102,294 across 12,759 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 18% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Ohio
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 2,203 | $62,962 |
| Level II | 5,316 | $86,466 |
| Level III | 2,417 | $103,667 |
| Level IV | 2,132 | $128,794 |
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 Ohio: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | 596 | $95,131 | $99,036 |
| Software Engineer | 370 | $93,684 | $103,297 |
| Manager JC50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 196 | $105,592 | $107,308 |
| Architect | 179 | $85,916 | $86,755 |
| Developer | 177 | $77,389 | $78,516 |
| Assistant Professor | 147 | $57,741 | $108,697 |
| SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER | 123 | $108,889 | $129,725 |
| Vice President, Lead Software Engineer | 120 | $131,289 | $146,699 |
| Data Engineer | 112 | $91,393 | $97,852 |
| Java Developer | 91 | $95,161 | $97,276 |
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