Prevailing Wage in Utah
H-1B wage levels and prevailing wages from 3,598 certified filings in Utah
$72,283Median Prevailing Wage
$108,994Avg. Actual Salary
+23%Salary vs Prevailing Wage
3,598Filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the median H-1B prevailing wage in Utah is $72,283 across 3,598 certified filings, with actual salaries averaging 23% above the wage floor.
Wage Levels in Utah
| Level | Filings | Median Prevailing Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | 696 | $59,390 |
| Level II | 1,329 | $80,808 |
| Level III | 820 | $102,170 |
| Level IV | 561 | $128,294 |
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 Utah: Salary vs Prevailing Wage
| Job Title | Filings | Avg. Prevailing Wage | Avg. Actual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 86 | $97,303 | $106,063 |
| Software Developer | 85 | $101,158 | $107,391 |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist III (NYQ) | 79 | $46,852 | $78,352 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 68 | $124,405 | $143,935 |
| Assistant Professor | 68 | $63,425 | $122,450 |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist II (NYQ) | 54 | $46,748 | $69,629 |
| Associate, Software Engineering | 46 | $95,808 | $116,106 |
| Associate | 41 | $76,497 | $81,560 |
| Vice President, Software Engineering | 39 | $128,046 | $147,466 |
| Analyst | 37 | $58,244 | $61,155 |
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