Environmental Systems Research Institute vs Optimal
H-1B LCA salary comparison · FY2026
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Median Salary
$144,892
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$121,888 – $159,120
Total Filings
15
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 23.1%
Level II 30.8%
Level IV 46.2%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 1
$100–125K 3
$125–150K 5
$150–175K 5
$175–200K 1
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Optimal
Median Salary
$98,301
Salary Range (P25–P75)
$90,896 – $107,203
Total Filings
15
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 33.3%
Level II 66.7%
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 8
$100–125K 6
$125–150K 1
$150–175K 0
$175–200K 0
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Stats · FY2026
| Environmental Systems Research Institute | Optimal | |
|---|---|---|
| Median | $144,892 | $98,301 |
| P25 – P75 | $121,888 – $159,120 | $90,896 – $107,203 |
| Filings | 15 | 15 |
Wage Levels
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 23.1%
Level II 30.8%
Level IV 46.2%
Optimal
Wage Level Distribution
Level I 33.3%
Level II 66.7%
Salary Distribution
Environmental Systems Research Institute
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 1
$100–125K 3
$125–150K 5
$150–175K 5
$175–200K 1
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0
Optimal
Salary Distribution
<$50K 0
$50–75K 0
$75–100K 8
$100–125K 6
$125–150K 1
$150–175K 0
$175–200K 0
$200–225K 0
$225–250K 0
$250K+ 0